WHITEHALL

US advisor praises UK devolution debate

14 April 2015

The former growth advisor to US president Barack Obama has praised the ‘rich debate about devolut...

WHITEHALL

The truth about pre-election pledges

By Joe Randall | 14 April 2015

Political parties promise decentralisation, but will they ever yield? Joe Randall sets out four t...

ADULT SOCIAL CARE

Local government on frontline of manifesto battleground

By Jonathan Werran | 14 April 2015

The Labour and Conservative party manifestos have drawn electoral battle lines over key local gov...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Municipal enterprise

By Jack Airey | 13 April 2015

Local authorities should highlight their entrepreneurial flair to prove they are up to the task o...

WHITEHALL

Power-seeking boroughs 'are no threat to devolution'

By Dan Peters | 09 April 2015

Senior London Councils figures have insisted the eight boroughs seeking new powers for their sub-...

WHITEHALL

The need for caution

By John Stewart | 09 April 2015

Greater Manchester combined authority’s devolution deal establishes a two-tier system of local go...

WHITEHALL

Clubbable councils

By Andrew Muter | 09 April 2015

Creation of a Combined Authority is a matter of building trust through the investment of time and...

FINANCE

Cuts may be less under coalition

By Alex Thomson | 09 April 2015

Another stint of multi-party government could well prove a great benefit and source of empowermen...

WHITEHALL

Heseltine: West Midlands 'next in line' for devolution deal

09 April 2015

Conservative growth guru Lord Heseltine has claimed the West Midlands is next in line to strike a...

WHITEHALL

Labour boasts of big devolution plans

By Jonathan Werran | 08 April 2015

Labour leaders have claimed the party’s devolution blueprint would benefit English local authorit...

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frederica-diamanta

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