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ECONOMIC GROWTH

We can't wait any longer for major reform of local government

By Simon Jeffrey | 21 September 2020

The current patchwork of local government needs to change if we are to have any hope of levelling...

AUDIT

The dark side of Clarke

16 September 2020

Last week, the sector mourned the sudden departure of local government minister Simon Clarke.

HOUSING

Devolution must back our success in delivery

By Cllr John Fuller | 16 September 2020

The pandemic has proved again that bigger Government is not always better, says John Fuller. 'We...

SOCIAL CARE

Forget the charm, local government needs certainty

By Heather Jameson | 16 September 2020

Heather Jameson asks if Boris Johnson’s surprise appearance on a local government call this week ...

DEPARTMENT FOR LEVELLING UP, HOUSING AND COMMUNITIES

People matter more than places

By Donna Hall | 14 September 2020

Until we stop obsessing about the process of place and begin to reconnect meaningfully with peopl...

REORGANISATION

Think-tank proposes axing hundreds of councils

By Martin Ford | 11 September 2020

England’s 349 councils should be replaced with 69 unitary authorities, a think-tank has argued.

FINANCE

Is there the political will to push through reorganisation?

By Heather Jameson | 09 September 2020

Simon Clarke's unexpected resignation as local government minister begs the question of what happ...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

The restructure we require is not to be found in our town halls

By Sarah Longlands | 08 September 2020

The devolution White Paper will reveal Boris Johnson's 'northern growth body'. But this will have...

ADULT SOCIAL CARE

A Programme of change for Scotland

By Heather Jameson | 08 September 2020

Scotland’s new Programme for Government offered Indyref 2 as the showstopper, but for local gover...

HEALTH

Councils plead for further devolution

By Martin Ford | 08 September 2020

Local authorities require more devolved powers to drive improvements in health and social care, M...

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frederica-diamanta

Principal Lawyer - Children and Adults Safeguarding Team - Childrens Focus

£51,356 - £56,494

Do you want to make a difference to local people? Apply for this job

Kirklees Metropolitan Council

Director - Corporate Services

£93,688 - £100,549 per annum

Develop your career with a forward-thinking authority based in an attractive part of South Devon. Apply for this job

Teignbridge District Council

Chief Executive

Up to £234,171

This is a rare opportunity to lead a council with both strength and ambition at a time of change. Apply for this job

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