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FINANCE

One step forwards, two steps back?

By Sir Richard Leese | 08 December 2015

Sir Richard Leese explains how crucial reforms were overlooked at the Spending Review, potentiall...

HUMAN RESOURCES

Why we need a collaborative revolution

By Anton Draper | 08 December 2015

Collaboration is the key to successful public service reform, but it is difficult and messy. Anto...

WHITEHALL

EXCLUSIVE: April date threatened by tight timetable

By Dan Peters | 08 December 2015

The creation of West Midlands’ combined authority could be delayed for months, The MJ can exclusi...

FINANCE

Finance shake-up will 'hit poor councils hardest'

By Sam Clayden | 08 December 2015

The chancellor's ‘devolution revolution’ will increase the gap between richer and poorer areas, a...

FINANCE

D2N2 deal under threat as leaders voice concerns

By Sam Clayden | 07 December 2015

Whitehall is using the Cities and Local Government Devolution Bill to push some areas of local go...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Service failure is now 'distinct possibility,' warns report

By Dan Peters | 04 December 2015

A council could move into special measures on financial grounds for the first time within the nex...

WHITEHALL

Essex leader's 'patchwork of powers' warning

By Dan Peters | 04 December 2015

The Government’s focus on devolution to cities risks creating a ‘patchwork of powers’ across Engl...

HEALTH

Devo a one-way trip for councils

By Sam Clayden | 03 December 2015

Councils could be left trapped in combined authorities even if their circumstances change, commun...

FINANCE

Sector must lead the escape from centralism

By Heather Jameson | 03 December 2015

In the aftermath of the Spending Review, there has been lots of talk about what the chancellor’s ...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Focus on economic growth 'de-railing' devolution

By Sam Clayden | 03 December 2015

An excessive focus on economic growth is hindering devolution, according to a think-tank.

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Executive Director of Adult Care Services

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Assistant Director - People & Change

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Head of Public Confidence and Assurance

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York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority

frederica-diamanta

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

Cambridgeshire County Council

Head of Public Confidence and Assurance

£71,425 - £80,216

The York andNorth YorkshireCombined Authority is at a pivotal point. Apply for this job

York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority