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PLANNING

District plea over planning powers

By Neil Merrick | 13 August 2025

District councils have appealed to ministers not to leave them out of planning decisions once fre...

DEVOLUTION

Delivering on the promise of power

By Rebecca McKee | 11 August 2025

Mayors need effective economic strategies to deliver on the promise of English devolution, says R...

LEGISLATION

Taking a delve into devo

By Tiffany Cloynes | 06 August 2025

Tiffany Cloynes offers a whirlwind tour of the key features of the English Devolution and Communi...

REORGANISATION

Politics and pragmatism

By Andy Sawford | 06 August 2025

Andy Sawford asks who really shapes local government reorganisation, and looks at what proposals ...

DEVOLUTION

Unleashing small cities' potential

By Caroline Green | 06 August 2025

Reorganisation and devolution offer the chance to grow a distinct and diverse network of smaller,...

DEVOLUTION

From duty to delivery

By Annabel Smith | 01 August 2025

Annabel Smith sets out how to effectively embed place-led collaboration.

DEVOLUTION

Unpicking our centralised state is a long-term endeavour

By Jessica Studdert | 30 July 2025

The English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill is a crucial milestone on a long journey, s...

DEVOLUTION

Devon outlines plans for expanded devo deal

By Heather Jameson | 30 July 2025

Council leaders in Devon are pressing ahead with expanded devolution plans, without the need for ...

DEVOLUTION

Reflecting on devolution

By Katherine Fairclough | 29 July 2025

Katherine Fairclough considers the power of partnership in the Liverpool City Region.

UNITARY

Brighton & Hove releases expansion plan

By Emily Twinch | 28 July 2025

Brighton & Hove City Council has released plans for consultation on a proposal to swallow up part...

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frederica-diamanta

Strategic Director – Place-Based Services

£Competitive

Stevenage is a town with bold ambitions. Apply for this job

Stevenage 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

Cambridge City Council