What radical reform looks like
WHITEHALL

What radical reform looks like

By Professor John Denham | 24 April 2025

There are practical and radical ways to change the way England is governed and make better use of public money. John Denham says now is the time for ministers to grasp the opportunity.

DEVOLUTION

Demand for civil service reform in devolution plans

By Paul Marinko | 24 April 2025

A former Labour communities secretary has hit out at the Government’s failure to include civil se...

REORGANISATION

Reorganisation must be underpinned by honesty

By David Brown | 20 April 2025

Reorganisation requires clear, cogent policy set in a consistent framework, says David Brown. 'Ad...

REORGANISATION

If Surrey is straightforward, what does hard look like?

By Heather Jameson | 17 April 2025

When it comes to LGR Surrey is the hardest system to redesign, says Heather Jameson. 'With £5.6b...

DEVOLUTION

Boost mayors, not boroughs

By Greg Clark | 17 April 2025

Greg Clark says the ‘feeble’ powers of our mayors are due for an upgrade to deliver decisive change.

REORGANISATION

Prioritising financial probity in a time of flux

By Amardeep Gill | 17 April 2025

Audit, government and scrutiny must be reformed and renewed alongside reorganisation or the risk ...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Championing innovation

By Alan Welby | 16 April 2025

Alan Welby says the Connected Places Summit was a reminder that innovation is a team game and it ...

REORGANISATION

The six challenging Cs

By Michael Coughlin | 16 April 2025

As councils start grappling with the practicalities of local government reorganisation, Michael C...

DEVOLUTION

English Devolution: Where is it at?

By Paul McDermott | 15 April 2025

Amardeep Gill and Paul McDermott look at what lies ahead for the six Devolution Priority Programm...

FINANCE

Funding review must not only be evidence-led, but needs-led

By By Simon Edwards | 10 April 2025

County areas face a double whammy if the Government uses funding reform to focus resources dispro...

DEVOLUTION

Essex CC rejects combined authority plan 'in its current form'

By William Eichler | 10 April 2025

Essex County Council has told the Government that it cannot support the proposal for devolution i...

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Area Manager – Youth Offending Service

£58,459 – £60,890

This is a senior management position with responsibility for the Youth Justice Service Apply for this job

Hamptons

Assistant Director of Place Operations

to £115,452

Bury is a proud and prosperous borough Apply for this job

Bury Council

Head of Community Safety and Prevention (1-year Fixed-Term)

£77,325.00 - £86,802.00 per annum

Do you have a passion for supporting communities? Apply for this job

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