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PLANNING

A Bill to drive innovation and local accountability

By Rebecca Gilbert | 12 October 2023

With the Levelling-up and Regeneration Bill going through its final parliamentary stages, Tiffany...

PLANNING

Labour to 'put communities in control'

By Martin Ford | 10 October 2023

A raft of new mayors, combined authorities and devolved powers will be on offer should Labour win...

DEVOLUTION

Metro mayors still lack power to shape the future

By Andrew Carter | 09 October 2023

The HS2 saga over the last few days shows metro mayors still lack the voice and power they need t...

DEVOLUTION

Dorset explores cross-boundary devolution bid

By Martin Ford | 09 October 2023

Dorset Council is looking beyond its borders for potential partners in a devolution deal bid.

DEVOLUTION

Leicestershire and Rutland to seek level two devolution

By Martin Ford | 05 October 2023

A level two devolution deal will be sought after the three authorities involved failed to reach a...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

A working ecosystem needs a local base

By Professor Graeme Atherton | 03 October 2023

Local authorities are the natural fulcrum for a dynamic, flexible and responsive skills ecosystem...

LOCAL DEMOCRACY

Wales to automatically register voters

By Ellie Ames | 03 October 2023

The Welsh Government is to establish automatic voter registration for local government and Senedd...

FINANCE

Home to roost

By Meg Hillier | 26 September 2023

The challenges faced by councils in financial crisis stem from Government action since 2010 and m...

PLANNING

Peers approve levelling up Bill

By Mark Conrad | 22 September 2023

Peers have approved the amended Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill – leaving ministers seeking a ...

WHITEHALL

Bentley insists level two devolution 'best option' for county

By Dan Peters | 21 September 2023

Essex CC’s Conservative leader Kevin Bentley has insisted that a level two devolution deal is the...

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Strategic Director – Place-Based Services

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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