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ECONOMIC GROWTH

'Difficult decisions' in store as LEPs axed

By Martin Ford | 23 March 2023

Replacing Local Enterprise Partnerships (LEPs) will not be easy, the Government has been warned.

ECONOMIC GROWTH

This Budget is much ado about déjà vu

By Heather Jameson | 21 March 2023

The past decade has seen Budget after Budget pledging to ‘level up’ and ‘devolve down’, but to wh...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Why wait?

By Charlotte Alldritt | 21 March 2023

The Budget signals big steps for devolution, but the chancellor could do much for local governmen...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Northern Powerhouse architect calls for swift fiscal devolution

By Mark Conrad | 20 March 2023

One of the architects of the Northern Powerhouse has called for a five-step devolution of fiscal ...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Economic development is suddenly fashionable

By Nigel Wilcock | 17 March 2023

Given the decision to dissolve the Local Enterprise Partnerships framework, one might assume the ...

PAY

Budget 2023: The sector does not have the gift of time

By Simon Christian | 17 March 2023

Government was quiet on the challenges facing the public sector including pay, on a Budget day wh...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

The Budget recognises local leaders are a key growth driver

By Cllr Tim Oliver | 16 March 2023

The chancellor’s Budget is a clear indication that councils are viewed as crucial in leading econ...

WHITEHALL

Budget 2023: Hunt sounds the death knell for LEPs

By Heather Jameson | 15 March 2023

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has unveiled a Budget that has sounded the death knell for Local Enterpris...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Budget 2023: Hunt to boost mayors' financial autonomy

By Dan Peters | 15 March 2023

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has announced the Government will ‘boost mayors’ financial autonomy’ in hi...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Unlocking local potential

14 March 2023

Levelling up nationally will not succeed without investment in levelling up locally, an inquiry b...

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frederica-diamanta

Corporate Director – Adults & Health

£176,061 – £196,002

Lead Change. Shape Lives. Be Part of Something New. Apply for this job

Newham London Borough Council

Assistant Director, People

£89,116 - £104,843 per annum

Experience the best of both worlds with our flexible hybrid working arrangements. Apply for this job

Essex County Council

Executive Director (Children’s Services)

up to £137,831

Are you an experienced and inspirational leader of Children’s Services? Apply for this job

Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council