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Combined talents

By Amardeep Gill | 20 June 2023

Combined authorities are the default option for optimal devolution – but Amardeep Gill and Jonath...

HOUSING

Tackling the rent convergence policy hangover should be a priority

20 June 2023

The rent convergence policy was cut short in 2015, leaving some property rent levels stuck at bel...

WHITEHALL

Five things we learned from Reimagining the Local State

By Dr Simon Kaye | 20 June 2023

Following Reform’s conference on reimagining the local state, Simon Kaye presents five things tha...

HEALTH

Weathering the storm – tackling the climate and health crises in tandem

By Graham Duxbury | 14 June 2023

The impacts of extreme weather are felt first by those who have least protection, and the solutio...

WHITEHALL

Clark: Time to simplify local government

By Heather Jameson | 14 June 2023

The time has come for local government reorganisation and for councils to be given more power, fo...

FINANCE

The uncertainty principle

By Sir Stephen Houghton | 12 June 2023

Council finances are fragile after 13 years of cuts and an extended period of uncertainty, and mu...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Stellar new story for Ashfield

By Theresa Hodgkinson | 12 June 2023

Ambition and focus are helping Ashfield drive transformational change despite a sluggish national...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

We need to be trusted more

By Ann McGauran | 12 June 2023

Councils may now risk an end to their borrowing freedoms, but ADEPT’s new president Anthony Payne...

PLANNING

That Bill and the dead hand of centralism

By Ian Miller | 12 June 2023

Such new powers as councils are given are limited either on the face of the Levelling Up and Rege...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Council funding plea ahead of LEP wind-down

By Dan Peters | 12 June 2023

Council directors have called for the Government to protect them from a financial hit as Local En...

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Service Director Resources & Performance

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Cornwall Council

Director of Public Health

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frederica-diamanta

Service Director Resources & Performance

Up to £123k + relocation

This integrated team will provide expert advice, as well as ensuring a single ‘line of sight’ on resources coming into the authority. Apply for this job

Cornwall Council

Director of Public Health

£112k-£117k

From Starting Well to Living Well and Aging Well, we’re working to deliver a comprehensive public health offer across Somerset. Apply for this job

Somerset Council

Assistant Chief Fire Officer

£121,180 rising to £134,644 plus benefits and provided car

Premium jobReporting directly to the Chief Fire Officer to support and advise the Fire Authority Apply for this job

Nottinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service