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ECONOMIC GROWTH

Ending the uncertainty

By Ryan Swift | 14 November 2023

The North could reap the benefits of a focused long-term industrial strategy for meeting net zero...

HOUSING

'Slim pickings and missed opportunities'

By Baroness Sharon Taylor OBE | 14 November 2023

Baroness Sharon Taylor reflects on the King's Speech, and says it's time to stop leaving councils...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Is it time to remove the reins on local government finances?

By Alison Ring | 13 November 2023

Centralisation clearly isn’t working for England, so could radical plans for fiscal devolution be...

PLANNING

Ensuring a plan comes together

By Justin Griggs | 13 November 2023

A genuine working partnership between central and local government is vital to the success of loc...

WHITEHALL

Land value tax could redistribute billions

By Dan Peters | 09 November 2023

A plan to reform business rates could lead to billions of pounds being redistributed from high la...

HUMAN RESOURCES

Councils are benched in the King's Speech

By Heather Jameson | 08 November 2023

It is disappointing to see nothing to resolve the woes of the sector in the King's Speech, says H...

PLANNING

The next level begins

By Martin Ford | 08 November 2023

Last month saw the Levelling Up Act receive Royal Assent, but what will that actually mean for lo...

WHITEHALL

King's Speech light on local government solutions

By Heather Jameson | 07 November 2023

The Government has vowed to increase economic growth – but warned the Treasury would prioritise c...

BUSINESS

Homes England launches tookit to help councils

By Mark Conrad | 06 November 2023

Homes England has launched a toolkit designed to help councils identify shortfalls in their housi...

DIGITAL

It's time for action, not words  

By Helen Milner OBE | 01 November 2023

The Government’s response to the House of Lords Communications and Digital Committee’s digital ex...

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frederica-diamanta

Head of Law and Governance and Monitoring Officer

£79,336 – £86,691 per annum

As Head of Law and Governance you join at a critical time. Apply for this job

Crawley Borough Council

Director of Finance (Deputy Section 151 Officer)

£Competitive

Gloucestershire County Council is seeking an exceptional, forward-thinking Director of Finance. Apply for this job

Gloucestershire County Council

Group Finance Manager - Pensions & Treasury

£65,873 - £68,775

This is your opportunity to be part of something impactful, where your skills will help shape the future of public sector pensions. Apply for this job

Westmorland and Furness Council