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FINANCE

Tory leadership race: Where are candidates on local government?

By Heather Jameson | 05 July 2016

As Conservative MPs prepare to cast their votes in the first ballot in the leadership race with T...

FINANCE

Lib Dems claim Northern Powerhouse is 'smoke and mirrors'

By Jamie Hailstone | 04 July 2016

The Government’s Northern Powerhouse agenda is nothing more than ‘smoke and mirrors,’ the Lib Dem...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Better outcomes and better value?

By Andrew Levitt | 29 June 2016

Social impact bonds can help commissioners exploit the potential of outcomes-based contracting. A...

FINANCE

Learning the lessons on school reform

By Cllr Roy Perry | 29 June 2016

Cllr Roy Perry explains his concerns about the new national funding system for schools and the dr...

FINANCE

We're making strides

By Cllr David Hodge | 29 June 2016

Cllr David Hodge charts the progress made by the LGA in the past 12 months and how it will contin...

WHITEHALL

NAO leader heads to the Cayman Islands

21 June 2016

National Audit Office (NAO) executive leader for local services Sue Higgins will be stepping down...

DCLG

Devolution and the transformation agenda

By Marcus Jones | 21 June 2016

Marcus Jones explains how devolution has caused an evolution in central government’s support for ...

EDUCATION

Locking out council expertise from schools?

By John O’Brien | 21 June 2016

John O'Brien says local government must ensure improvement in education, no matter who is respons...

DCLG

Transformation – progress in disguise?

By Dan Peters | 21 June 2016

Following the closure of the Public Service Transformation Network, Dan Peters finds out what the...

FINANCE

'Deep anxiety' over complexity of business rates overhaul

By Dan Peters | 21 June 2016

The complexity involved in overhauling the local government finance system is becoming clearer as...

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frederica-diamanta

Strategic Director – Place-Based Services

£Competitive

Stevenage is a town with bold ambitions. Apply for this job

Stevenage Borough Council

Executive Director of Adult Care Services

£158,000

This is an exciting time to be joining Hertfordshire County Council. Apply for this job

Hertfordshire County Council

Assistant Director - People & Change

Up to £91,625 + generous pension

Cambridge is a city of global reputation and local pride – a place of ideas, innovation and inclusion. Apply for this job

Cambridge City Council