Devolution

By Caroline Green | 21 November 2024

Structural reform on its own won’t achieve strong and more inclusive local economies and a system...

Elected mayor 'stumbling block' warning

By Dan Peters | 20 November 2024

Ministers’ insistence on a directly-elected mayor for areas seeking fresh powers is ‘fast appeari...

DEVOLUTION

Mayors and the devo dilemma

By Mark Sandford | 20 November 2024

Mark Sandford sets out the arguments made for and against mayors, and looks at ways to shift the ...

DEVOLUTION

Suffolk talks devo with minister

By Paul Marinko | 15 November 2024

Suffolk CC’s leader has said he remains committed to devolution in the county ‘streamlining local...

HOUSING

London mayor calls for Right to Buy devolution

By Paul Marinko | 15 November 2024

Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has called on the Government to devolve control over Right to Buy to t...

REORGANISATION

Common ground in the battle for reform

By Heather Jameson | 13 November 2024

Trevor Holden and Cllr Sam Chapman-Allen speak to Heather Jameson about their desire to work with...

FINANCE

Minister's pledge on finance reform

By Heather Jameson | 13 November 2024

A Government minister this week vowed to return to finance reform after years of delay to the fai...

POLICY AND POLITICS

Shadow minister looks set for a finance focus

By Paul Marinko | 11 November 2024

The new shadow local government minister is expected to strongly support the need to reinforce th...

AUTUMN BUDGET

Peering beyond the Budget

By Martin Ford | 05 November 2024

Last week’s Budget was better overall than councils expected, but fears remain about what will em...

DEVOLUTION

Devolution, the North and the Budget

By Phillippa Williamson | 05 November 2024

The introduction of new integrated settlements in the Budget is the beginning of the end of the p...

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Director of Family Help and Safeguarding

£105,836 - £121,235

Brighter Futures for Children is looking for a visionary leader to drive transformation and improvement in children's services at a pivotal time. Apply for this job

Reading Borough Council

Head of Highways Operations

Salary: £78,168 per annum

Premium jobSomerset offers a unique blend of natural beauty, rich history and vibrant community life. Apply for this job

Somerset Council

Head of Operational Services

£73,051 to £75,342

Are you ready to shape the future of a thriving district? Apply for this job

South Derbyshire District Council