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ECONOMIC GROWTH

Why regional policy failed

By Ann McGauran | 30 October 2023

A report looks at the lessons from in-depth interviews with experts on why UK regional policy has...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Government trust in councils key to devolution

By Paul Marinko | 24 October 2023

Most interviewees for a report on why UK's regional policy hasn't worked were unconvinced about f...

DEVOLUTION

'Devolution hopes rest on combined authorities'

By Martin Ford | 24 October 2023

Combined authorities represent the greatest hope for devolution in England, according to a new re...

WHITEHALL

How about an updated version of Total Place

By Abdool Kara | 23 October 2023

Abdool Kara says Total Place 'remains to many an idea that has the potential to square the circle...

SOLACE

New assurance regime needs to be 'far more useful'

By Heather Jameson | 18 October 2023

According to the results of the Solace survey, no one thinks Oflog does the job and most think it...

SOLACE

Realising the UK's economic potential

By Amy Harhoff | 18 October 2023

Solace is calling for a strengthened local government role in relation to improving the country’s...

DEVOLUTION

Devolution debates dominate

By Zoë Billingham | 17 October 2023

At the Labour conference, devolution was a major theme of Keir Starmer’s speech. It was reassurin...

PLANNING

Required: some real radicalism

By Dr Simon Kaye | 17 October 2023

Dr Simon Kaye reflects on the recent round of political party conferences and argues that a coher...

DEVOLUTION

Skills devolution call

By Mark Conrad | 17 October 2023

Control of UK skills funding should be devolved to councils to ensure it is tailored to local job...

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

LGA: Devolve to boost economic activity

By Mark Conrad | 16 October 2023

Ministers should devolve long-term and simplified funding for back to work schemes to overcome re...

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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