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WHITEHALL

Confusion as exit cap voted through

By Dan Peters | 01 October 2020

The public sector exit cap was last night voted through the House of Commons, sparking avoidable ...

WHITEHALL

Battle rages for multi-year settlement

By Martin Ford | 01 October 2020

A battle for a multi-year settlement for local government is unfolding ahead of the Government’s ...

WHITEHALL

Government intervention threat over code flouters

By Dan Peters | 30 September 2020

The Government has warned councils could be subject to statutory intervention if they continue to...

DEPARTMENT FOR LEVELLING UP, HOUSING AND COMMUNITIES

Two challenges for councils

By Professor Mark Thompson | 30 September 2020

Professor Mark Thompson believes that while a focus on reducing duplication and waste in the curr...

DEPARTMENT FOR LEVELLING UP, HOUSING AND COMMUNITIES

Let's fix our connectivity dysfunction

By Jessica Studdert | 30 September 2020

The Government is used to operating in broadcast mode rather than engaging in ongoing dialogue wi...

SOCIAL CARE

Get local government into the room – before decisions are made

By Heather Jameson | 30 September 2020

Local government is far from perfect, says Heather Jameson. 'And that is before you consider the ...

WHITEHALL

EXCLUSIVE: Nine regional chiefs deliver Whitehall ultimatum

By Dan Peters | 29 September 2020

An ultimatum has been delivered by the nine regional chief executives working closely with the Go...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Towns Fund selection 'warps economy'

By Martin Ford | 28 September 2020

Controversy over the selection process for the Towns Fund has led a campaign group to call for an...

DEPARTMENT FOR LEVELLING UP, HOUSING AND COMMUNITIES

Future Forum: 'Envy' over councils' speed during crisis

By Martin Ford | 25 September 2020

A senior civil servant has paid tribute to local government’s response to the coronavirus pandemic.

DEPARTMENT FOR LEVELLING UP, HOUSING AND COMMUNITIES

Social homes are not a quick fix issue

By David Ayre | 23 September 2020

CIPFA's David Ayre considers if councils will have the capacity and resilience to be able to resp...

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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