CLIMATE CHANGE

Councils need more 'funding and powers' to tackle climate change

By William Eichler | 10 March 2022

Progress needs to be accelerated in every local area if the UK’s climate and nature targets are t...

DEVOLUTION

Let's reflect and represent communities' diversity

By Erica Roscoe | 07 March 2022

This International Women’s Day offers a great chance for local government to reflect on the scale...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

South-east Midlands eyes level two devolution deal

By Dan Peters | 07 March 2022

Talks are underway on a level two devolution deal for the south-east Midlands.

WHITEHALL

Councillors complain of lack of powers

By Mike Yuille | 07 March 2022

More than two out of three (68%) councillors in England feel they lack sufficient powers to repre...

LONDON COUNCILS

Now is the time for London councils to step up to the plate on integration

By Cllr Danny Thorpe | 02 March 2022

Councils must seize the day if they’re to make the most of the opportunity to deliver life-changi...

DEVOLUTION

Gove opposed to mayor referendums

By Martin Ford | 02 March 2022

Levelling up secretary Michael Gove has said he is not in favour of putting devolution proposals ...

DEVOLUTION

Focusing on fiscal and the value of bottom-up services

By Heather Jameson | 02 March 2022

According to some big hitter ministers last week, they are open to financial devolution – but the...

FINANCE

Renewed fiscal devo push

By Heather Jameson and Martin Ford | 02 March 2022

The Government has revealed it is in talks with local areas about extra financial powers as Micha...

DEVOLUTION

Ministers stand firm on mayors

By Martin Ford | 22 February 2022

Council leaders have been told areas negotiating a non-mayoral devolution deal will not be grante...

DEVOLUTION

Devolution evolution is welcome but questions remain about structures

By Sian Ballingall | 22 February 2022

Sian Ballingall welcomes the devolution evolution theme in the Levelling Up White Paper, but wond...

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frederica-diamanta

Strategic Director, Finance and Resources (S.151 Officer)

£110,799 - £120,706

Blackburn with Darwen is a distinctive, welcoming and vibrant borough with a strong identity and a genuine buzz about the place. Apply for this job

Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council

Principal Lawyer (Adult Social Care)

£55,036 - £58,879

Are you an experienced Adult Social Care Lawyer looking to expand your skill Apply for this job

West Northamptonshire Council

Fire Safety Surveyor

£66555 - £76077 per annum

Help protect residents and shape better standards across our borough.As a Fire Safety Surveyor, you'll use your technical expertise to help make homes Apply for this job

The Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea Council