WHITEHALL

Let's continue to open national politicians' and civil servants' eyes to the potential of local government

By Graeme McDonald | 12 May 2021

Writing in advance of the Queen's Speech, Graeme McDonald wondered if it would set up a new relat...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Devolved potential in Cornwall is under threat from central Government inertia

By Sarah Longlands | 12 May 2021

Sarah Longlands says that unlike the ‘hero’ style approach of the mayors elsewhere, Cornish devol...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

A level of uncertainty

By Martin Ford | 12 May 2021

A Levelling up White Paper will emerge later this year, to replace the long-promised legislative ...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Local elections 2021: Look behind the big story

By Jonathan Carr-West | 11 May 2021

A closer look at the Super Thursday outcomes reveals a series of more complex stories, and sugges...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Queen's Speech: Levelling up takes centre stage

By Martin Ford | 11 May 2021

The Government’s levelling up agenda was at the forefront of today’s Queen’s Speech, but the role...

PLANNING

Queen's Speech: No social care solution in sight

By Heather Jameson | 11 May 2021

The Queen’s Speech has said proposals on social care reform will be brought forward – but it fell...

ENVIRONMENT

Queen's speech: PM's 'live local and prosper' promise

By Heather Jameson | 09 May 2021

Levelling up, boosting the economy and backing the NHS are set to be the priorities for Tuesday’s...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Local results will supercharge the levelling up ambitions

By Jonathan Werran | 07 May 2021

The Conservative government is now set to enjoy an assured position of dominance and power at loc...

SOCIAL CARE

It's time to secure the future of social care, says Lord Bob Kerslake

By Lord Bob Kerslake | 07 May 2021

Lord Bob Kerslake hands on the presidency of the LGA to Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson in July. The...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Devo must focus on economy, says think-tank

By Heather Jameson | 06 May 2021

Devolution needs to focus on rebuilding the economy rather than local government reorganisation, ...

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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

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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

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