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REORGANISATION
DCN: Budget's top-down reorganisation opposite of devolution
By William Eichler | 31 October 2024
Local government reorganisation poses a threat to frontline services and represents the ‘opposite...
ECONOMIC GROWTH
The verdict so far
By Dr James Hickson | 31 October 2024
Ahead of the publication of a report by University of Liverpool academics reflecting on the first...
ECONOMIC GROWTH
Put health at the heart of the plan
By Katherine Merrifield | 31 October 2024
A new report suggests current arrangements for devolution limit the effectiveness of action to ta...
REORGANISATION
The path to reorganisation is full of perils and pitfalls
By Heather Jameson | 30 October 2024
Heather Jameson says the path to reorganisation is not without its perils and pitfalls – 'not lea...
DEVOLUTION
Who would bet against the number of councils dropping further?
By Abdool Kara | 24 October 2024
Unless there is unexpected largesse in the chancellor’s autumn statement, who will bet against th...
FINANCE
Call for council finance taskforce
By Martin Ford | 24 October 2024
A local government finance taskforce has been proposed in a bid to reduce health inequalities.
DEVOLUTION
Minister: England's devo map must avoid 'orphan areas'
By Paul Marinko | 23 October 2024
Local government minister Jim McMahon has emphasised Labour’s determination to avoid ‘orphan area...
ECONOMIC GROWTH
The ham and eggs approach to growth
By Dr Henry Kippin | 23 October 2024
Last week, the Government produced its Industrial Strategy, but it will need a Budget, devolution...
ECONOMIC GROWTH
Warm words but little in the way of answers
By Heather Jameson | 17 October 2024
Following the previous government’s focus on levelling up, the new regime is still showing its lo...
SOLACE SUMMIT
Pointing towards a brighter partnership
By Matt Prosser | 17 October 2024
As delegates gather in Manchester for the Solace Summit, Matt Prosser says the relationship reset...
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- Election watchdog 'not consulted' before shadow poll cancellation
- Worcestershire reorganisation row erupts
- Medway talks with ministry over finances
- Downgrading councils who use illegal children's homes holds sector to 'unattainable standard'
- Labour Conference: McMahon will 'come back stronger' on LGR
Engineering Team Manager (Highways Assets)
Special A, SCP 42-45, £55,224 - £58,605 pa
You will be responsible for the Councils asset management system, and ensuring all data is valid and current. Apply for this job
Communities Locality Lead
£53,051 - £57,372 per annum
We’re looking for an inspiring, community‑focused leader to join our Localities Service as the Communities team Locality Lead for Selby & Ainsty. Apply for this job
Director of Place
£125k plus Distant Islands Allowance
This is a key strategic role in supporting the economic success of our islands Apply for this job
- Election watchdog 'not consulted' before shadow poll cancellation
- Worcestershire reorganisation row erupts
- Medway talks with ministry over finances
- Downgrading councils who use illegal children's homes holds sector to 'unattainable standard'
- Labour Conference: McMahon will 'come back stronger' on LGR
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