The paradox of populism
POLICY AND POLITICS

The paradox of populism

By Michael Burton | 23 April 2025

When it comes to public spending, left and right are in agreement says Michael Burton.

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Edinburgh joining Core Cities is an historic moment

By Cllr James Lewis | 16 April 2025

Adding an extra city is always hugely important for Core Cities UK, but the Edinburgh gives the g...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Championing innovation

By Alan Welby | 16 April 2025

Alan Welby says the Connected Places Summit was a reminder that innovation is a team game and it ...

PUBLIC HEALTH

Funding commitment will keep us off the critical list

By Greg Fell | 10 April 2025

While the recent announcement of a real terms increase in the Public Health Grant allocation for ...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

The Industrial Strategy can reinforce a focus on big cities

By Andrew Carter | 08 April 2025

Hitting growth predictions depends on building in and around London and the Greater South East an...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

The tariff turmoil

By Barry Quirk CBE | 07 April 2025

As the global world order shifts with the introduction of the Trump tariffs Barry Quirk warns cou...

POLICY AND POLITICS

Rewriting the Green Book

By Martin Ford | 07 April 2025

With a Government review of the Treasury’s investment Green Book under way, Martin Ford looks at ...

POLICY AND POLITICS

Call for action on economic inequalities

By Martin Ford | 07 April 2025

The Government has been urged to back mayors and shift spending priorities to tackle regional ine...

FINANCE

Spring Statement: An opportunity not taken

By Mike Emmerich | 28 March 2025

Mike Emmerich says the chancellor avoided a chance to use the Spring Statement to change the fisc...

REORGANISATION

Nothing is impossible when it comes to creating new councils

By Heather Jameson | 27 March 2025

Heather Jameson writes: 'After a rapid, bumpy start to reorganisation, where councils have scrape...

FINANCE

Spring statement offers no respite for local government

By Heather Jameson | 26 March 2025

The Spring Statement was never expected to deliver any financial respite for local government – a...

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Chief Innovation and Commercial Officer

£113,434 - £127,225 per annum

Join a values-driven council where people come first — and your potential has no limits. Apply for this job

Cumberland Council

Head of Operations

£95,510

At South Tyneside Council, we’re passionate about creating a place where everyone can live healthy, happy, and fulfilling lives. Apply for this job

South Tyneside Council

Director - Governance

£76,134 – £88,571 (including car allowance)

As the Monitoring Officer you will work as part of the ‘Golden Triangle’ with the Head of Paid Service and s.151 officer Apply for this job

North Herts Council