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FINANCE

Time for a new strategy

By Alexandra Jones | 03 December 2015

The Spending Review highlights the importance of a significant ‘re-design’ of the local governmen...

FINANCE

Blood, sweat and tiers

By Nicola Bulbeck | 03 December 2015

Nicola Bulbeck describes how shared working across local authorities has benefitted the staff and...

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...

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Early Years Advisor

£54,125-£61,271

The successful candidate will provide expert guidance on curriculum planning, assessment, safeguarding, and inclusive practice. Apply for this job

Sandwell Metropolitan 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

Cambridgeshire County Council