ECONOMIC GROWTH

Report calls for devolution re-think

By Jamie Hailstone | 02 February 2015

Plans to devolve more powers to local government will not improve regional variations in the econ...

WHITEHALL

Leader comes out against metro mayor model

By Dan Peters | 02 February 2015

Liverpool mayor Joe Anderson’s calls for the combined authority to have an elected mayor are expe...

DEVOLUTION

Welsh councils 'saddened' as voluntary merger plans squashed

By Jonathan Werran | 30 January 2015

Welsh council leaders have voiced their disappointment at the rejection by ministers of their pla...

WHITEHALL

Chief executives' frustration at lack of devolution deal

By Dan Peters | 30 January 2015

The chief executive of Leeds City Council has revealed the ‘cross-party frustration’ at the lack ...

WHITEHALL

Charity calls for end to 'highly centralised' welfare system

By Dan Peters | 28 January 2015

Citizens Advice has called for the decentralisation of welfare benefits in England and an end to ...

FINANCE

Barnett's importance to grow 'with extra features on top'

By Jonathan Werran | 27 January 2015

An economist from a leading public finance think-tank has refuted ministerial claims that the con...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Hardman softens over combined authority idea

By Dan Peters | 27 January 2015

The leader of Worcestershire CC has reversed his scepticism about forming a combined authority co...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Election opportunities

By Jonathan Carr-West | 26 January 2015

Like all new governments, the next administration will take some time to find its feet, writes Dr...

WHITEHALL

'Devo Min'

By Jim Graham | 26 January 2015

Jim Graham takes a trip to the future and reveals how the local government scene is faring as the...

WHITEHALL

Best laid schemes

By Jonathan Werran | 26 January 2015

Last week the Government laid out the draft Scotland Bill promising greater control of tax and sp...

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frederica-diamanta

Service Director Resources & Performance

Up to £123k + relocation

This integrated team will provide expert advice, as well as ensuring a single ‘line of sight’ on resources coming into the authority. Apply for this job

Cornwall Council

Director of Public Health

£112k-£117k

From Starting Well to Living Well and Aging Well, we’re working to deliver a comprehensive public health offer across Somerset. Apply for this job

Somerset Council

Assistant Chief Fire Officer

£121,180 rising to £134,644 plus benefits and provided car

Premium jobReporting directly to the Chief Fire Officer to support and advise the Fire Authority Apply for this job

Nottinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service