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DEVOLUTION
We still have a desperate need for local growth
By Jackie Sadek | 21 February 2023
Jackie Sadek says the real way to supercharge the economy is to give powers back to local communi...
REORGANISATION
Keeping local government local
By Colin Copus | 21 February 2023
As delegates gather for the District Councils’ Network Annual Conference in Hertfordshire, Colin ...
WHITEHALL
£5.4bn surplus recorded for public finances
By Michael Burton | 21 February 2023
The public finances showed a welcome £5.4bn surplus last month as record self-assessment tax reve...
HEALTH
Producing healthier places
By Rosie Fogden | 21 February 2023
Health inequalities remain profound, but locally designed public services can help turn the tide,...
PLANNING
Fighting for freedom
By Ann McGauran | 21 February 2023
The District Councils’ Network conference takes place this week. Ann McGauran talks to those who ...
WHITEHALL
Call for 'real action' as Government sidelines parks group
By Dan Peters | 20 February 2023
A member of the Government’s sidelined parks action group (PAG) has called for ‘real action’ afte...
WALES
Labour proposes new anti-social behaviour powers for councils
By Dan Peters | 17 February 2023
Councils would be able to force offenders in England and Wales to remove graffiti or rubbish unde...
ECONOMIC GROWTH
Local government in the Land of the Long White Cloud
By Alex Parmley | 15 February 2023
Alex Parmley offers a leadership perspective from a district council in New Zealand, where local ...
CLIMATE CHANGE
The right environment for interim resource?
By Kathryn Reed | 15 February 2023
Kathryn Reed outlines the opportunities and challenges for place based services in 2023. With env...
ECONOMIC GROWTH
Investing in thriving towns
By Shelagh O’Neill | 15 February 2023
Shelagh O’Neill sets out how partnership, a strong sense of place, flexibility and visibility are...
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- Rayner orders review of local government reorganisation
- The local government reorganisation reset changes the recruitment brief
- More grief ahead as reorganisation is plunged into chaos
- Future Forum Midlands: Civil servants dismiss timetable speculation for LGR review
- Future Forum Midlands: Two councils using agentic AI for citizen contact
Chief Executive
£205,749 to £224,986
Premium jobNorth Yorkshire Council is seeking an exceptional leader to become our next Chief Executive. Apply for this job
Chief Executive
£competitive
We are looking for an exceptional senior leader with a strong record of leading change Apply for this job
Assistant Director Finance & Governance and Deputy Section 151 Officer
up to £121,526 + a monthly car allowance of £200 per month + fringe allowance of £753 per annum
You will lead a broad and influential portfolio including finance, revenues and benefits, procurement, audit, risk, insurance and corporate fraud. Apply for this job
- Rayner orders review of local government reorganisation
- The local government reorganisation reset changes the recruitment brief
- More grief ahead as reorganisation is plunged into chaos
- Future Forum Midlands: Civil servants dismiss timetable speculation for LGR review
- Future Forum Midlands: Two councils using agentic AI for citizen contact
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