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DEVOLUTION

Delivering on the promise of power

By Rebecca McKee | 11 August 2025

Mayors need effective economic strategies to deliver on the promise of English devolution, says R...

LEGISLATION

Taking a delve into devo

By Tiffany Cloynes | 06 August 2025

Tiffany Cloynes offers a whirlwind tour of the key features of the English Devolution and Communi...

REORGANISATION

Politics and pragmatism

By Andy Sawford | 06 August 2025

Andy Sawford asks who really shapes local government reorganisation, and looks at what proposals ...

DEVOLUTION

Unleashing small cities' potential

By Caroline Green | 06 August 2025

Reorganisation and devolution offer the chance to grow a distinct and diverse network of smaller,...

DEVOLUTION

From duty to delivery

By Annabel Smith | 01 August 2025

Annabel Smith sets out how to effectively embed place-led collaboration.

DEVOLUTION

Unpicking our centralised state is a long-term endeavour

By Jessica Studdert | 30 July 2025

The English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill is a crucial milestone on a long journey, s...

DEVOLUTION

Devon outlines plans for expanded devo deal

By Heather Jameson | 30 July 2025

Council leaders in Devon are pressing ahead with expanded devolution plans, without the need for ...

DEVOLUTION

Reflecting on devolution

By Katherine Fairclough | 29 July 2025

Katherine Fairclough considers the power of partnership in the Liverpool City Region.

UNITARY

Brighton & Hove releases expansion plan

By Emily Twinch | 28 July 2025

Brighton & Hove City Council has released plans for consultation on a proposal to swallow up part...

DEVOLUTION

Local government needs genuine devo

By Louise Gittins | 25 July 2025

The Local Government Association 'supports devolution where governance is local by default, with ...

frederica-diamanta

Director of People

£108,697 - £117,998

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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

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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