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ECONOMIC GROWTH

The state we're in is one of déjà vu

By Heather Jameson | 10 January 2023

We need to talk about the state of the state, and confront the crucial issue of how we pay for pu...

FINANCE

Time to get serious about inclusive growth

By Ben Lucas | 10 January 2023

Despite the problems confronting local places, Ben Lucas believes there are grounds for optimism.

ECONOMIC GROWTH

The skills formula

By Ann McGauran | 10 January 2023

The Prime Minister’s first speech of 2023 included an emphasis on creating a better-educated and ...

FINANCE

The political campaign starts now

By Jonathan Carr-West | 09 January 2023

The looming General Election means we’re unlikely to see radical progress in social care, local g...

DEVOLUTION

Starmer makes devolution bill pledge

By Martin Ford | 05 January 2023

A swathe of new powers would be devolved from central Government under a Labour administration, l...

HEALTH

A statement of caution and retreat

By Charlotte Alldritt | 05 January 2023

Rishi Sunak’s 2023 priorities speech lacked detail, says Charlotte Alldritt.

HOUSING

Deal reached on North East devolution package

By Martin Ford | 03 January 2023

Details of a proposed mayoral devolution deal for the North East of England have been released.

DEVOLUTION

Lincolnshire in mayoral devolution deal push

By Martin Ford | 21 December 2022

Lincolnshire’s upper-tier councils are to press for a devolution deal including an elected mayor.

THIRD SECTOR

Mayors do not lead to better outcomes, polling finds

By Martin Ford | 19 December 2022

People do not think mayors lead to better outcomes for their community, polling by a coalition of...

DEVOLUTION

Government's £4bn annual skills spend 'failing to deliver'

By William Eichler | 14 December 2022

Councils called for an end to the centralised approach to training as a report found the Governme...

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Strategic Director of Finance Strategy

£117,061 - £129,288

Nottingham is a bold, vibrant, and exciting Core City at the heart of the UK, alive with potential and ambition. Apply for this job

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frederica-diamanta

Head of Early Years and Early Help

£90,126 - £98,319

Merton is an Ofsted rated ‘Outstanding’ authority—yet it is our ambition, our humility, and our drive to keep learning that truly define us. Apply for this job

London Borough of Merton

Strategic Director of Finance Operations

£117,061 - £129,288

Nottingham is a bold, vibrant, and exciting Core City at the heart of the UK, alive with potential and ambition. Apply for this job

Nottingham City Council

Strategic Director of Finance Strategy

£117,061 - £129,288

Nottingham is a bold, vibrant, and exciting Core City at the heart of the UK, alive with potential and ambition. Apply for this job

Nottingham City Council

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