FINANCE

Kakistocracy or democracy!

By John Smith | 03 December 2015

Empowerment of local councils needs to be addressed to reinforce democratic legitimacy, writes Jo...

WHITEHALL

Politics clouds devolution deals

03 December 2015

Political infighting is frustrating efforts to push through further devolution deals throughout t...

FINANCE

Counting on devolution

By Cllr Martin Hill | 03 December 2015

After the chancellor pledged his commitment to devolving powers to the Northern Powerhouse, Cllr ...

WHITEHALL

Cumbria's devolution deadline helps 'concentrate minds'

By Dan Peters | 02 December 2015

Cumbria CC’s leader has said he is hopeful of wrapping up a devolution deal by the end of next week.

FINANCE

Key northern devolution deal 'unlikely' unless local demands met

By Thomas Bridge | 02 December 2015

A key player in devolution to the North has cast doubts over the chances of a deal being signed t...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

MP calls for English fiscal devolution

By Sam Clayden | 01 December 2015

A Labour MP has called for a commission to be set up to consider whether English local authoritie...

EDUCATION

Ofsted: North-South school divide must be tackled by Powerhouse

By Thomas Bridge | 01 December 2015

Inspectors have urged the Northern Powerhouse to target school improvement after a report reveale...

HEALTH

Council bosses must 'lead the escape' on health

By Sam Clayden | 30 November 2015

The Leeds City Council boss has insisted local government must ‘lead the escape’ after a NHS lead...

WHITEHALL

NAO 'concerned' about accountability as powers devolved

By Dan Peters | 27 November 2015

The independent National Audit Office (NAO) will keep a close eye on accountability as Whitehall ...

BUSINESS

Greater Manchester announces further devolution plans

By Sam Clayden | 26 November 2015

Greater Manchester has announced further devolution plans after Whitehall reaffirmed its support ...

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Team Manager - Locality

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Wakefield Council

Executive Director – Adult Social Care, Health & Wellbeing

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Lead with Purpose. Build on Excellence. Shape the Future of Health and Wellbeing in Sefton. Apply for this job

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frederica-diamanta

Team Manager - Locality

£55,979.00, Grade 13

Wakefield Children’s Services have been rated by Ofsted as GOOD with outstanding leadership. Apply for this job

Wakefield Council

Executive Director – Adult Social Care, Health & Wellbeing

£131,208 (Hay 1)

Lead with Purpose. Build on Excellence. Shape the Future of Health and Wellbeing in Sefton. Apply for this job

Sefton Borough Council

Strategic Finance Business Partners (five roles)

up to £80k

Nottingham is a bold, vibrant, and exciting Core City at the heart of the UK, alive with potential and ambition. Apply for this job

Nottingham City Council