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FINANCE

The dire state of local government finances risks undermining devolution

By Zoe Billingham | 12 December 2023

'Failing to put local government finances on a sustainable footing could undermine the progress b...

DEVOLUTION

West Yorkshire's economic promise

By Andrew Vaux | 11 December 2023

West Yorkshire will host one of the Government’s investment zones. Andrew Vaux speaks to politica...

PAY

The more things change

By Ann McGauran | 11 December 2023

Funding and asylum policy are just two of the themes that have bookended an eventful year in loca...

DEVOLUTION

End idea of devolution 'deals' says Josephs

By Paul Marinko | 08 December 2023

Sheffield City Council’s chief executive has said the sector needs to get away from the idea of ‘...

DEVOLUTION

Norfolk devolution scheduled delayed

By Martin Ford | 04 December 2023

Norfolk’s level 3 devolution deal is set to be pushed back to 2025.

DEVOLUTION

McMahon returns to Labour frontbench

By Heather Jameson | 28 November 2023

Former Oldham MBC leader Jim McMahon has returned to the opposition frontbench as shadow devoluti...

FINANCE

Powering ahead in the West Midlands

By Laura Shoaf | 27 November 2023

The West Midlands Combined Authority is to receive a departmental-style single funding settlement...

DEVOLUTION

Rotheram threatened over Covid restrictions

By Martin Ford | 27 November 2023

Liverpool City Region mayor Steve Rotheram was assigned 24-hour police security after he received...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

True collaboration will be key to the success of devo in Surrey

By Cllr Tim Oliver | 25 November 2023

Cllr Tim Oliver says Surrey CC is looking forward to working with the Government and local partne...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Autumn Statement: not what it says on the tin

By Kate Ogden | 24 November 2023

Kate Ogden says it seems likely either taxes will have to rise further, borrowing will have to ri...

frederica-diamanta

Director of People

£108,697 - £117,998

As a leader at Lancashire County Council, you’ll join an authority with real scale, courageous ambition and deep pride in place. Apply for this job

Lancashire County Council

Director of Strategy and Transformation

£108,697 - £117,998

As a leader at Lancashire County Council, you’ll join an authority with real scale, courageous ambition and deep pride in place. Apply for this job

Lancashire County Council

Highway Design and Construction Manager

Grade N, scp50 £62,443 to scp53 £65,663 per annum, plus essential car user allowance

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Bolton Council

frederica-diamanta

Director of People

£108,697 - £117,998

As a leader at Lancashire County Council, you’ll join an authority with real scale, courageous ambition and deep pride in place. Apply for this job

Lancashire County Council

Director of Strategy and Transformation

£108,697 - £117,998

As a leader at Lancashire County Council, you’ll join an authority with real scale, courageous ambition and deep pride in place. Apply for this job

Lancashire County Council

Highway Design and Construction Manager

Grade N, scp50 £62,443 to scp53 £65,663 per annum, plus essential car user allowance

We embrace AI to enhance our operations and to innovate our services. Apply for this job

Bolton Council