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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...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Centralism isn't working, can we try something different?

By Heather Jameson | 31 October 2023

The all-star line-up at the launch of a Harvard report 'ultimately see centralism isn’t working',...

SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP OF MUNICIPAL AUTHORITIES

High quality properly funded services must underpin levelling up

By Cllr Sir Stephen Houghton | 30 October 2023

Cllr Sir Stephen Houghton says local government funding needs a reset of business rates growth, a...

FINANCE

Autumn Statement: why we need real reform

By Simon Christian | 30 October 2023

As the Autumn Statement draws closer, Simon Christian says only complete fiscal reform will unloc...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Why regional policy failed

By Ann McGauran | 30 October 2023

A report looks at the lessons from in-depth interviews with experts on why UK regional policy has...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Oflog moves to expand remit

By Martin Ford | 27 October 2023

The new Office for Local Government (Oflog) watchdog has proposed to widen its scope to five new ...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Crisis-hit local government 'should not be left alone to pursue growth'

26 October 2023

A crisis-hit local government sector must not be left on its own to pursue regional plans for gro...

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Director of Children and Young People’s Services

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frederica-diamanta

Chief Operating Officer (Section 151 Officer)

£135,406-£171,760

Shape the future of one of the UK’s most ambitious and distinctive places. Apply for this job

Cornwall Council

Director of Children and Young People’s Services

£171,760

Are you ready to lead one of the UK’s most ambitious and high-performing children’s services? Apply for this job

Durham County Council

Solicitor

£58899 - £66693 per annum

Help shape fair, transparent contracts that deliver value for money and protect vital public services for our residents.Help shape fair, transparent c Apply for this job

The Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea Council