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PLANNING

England's planning system is broken

By Tom Stannard | 10 May 2022

Tom Stannard sets out the scale of the regeneration challenge, including the vital need to improv...

PLANNING

Appetite for construction?

By Jonathan Werran | 09 May 2022

The Levelling Up department’s wish to see a council housebuilding revolution will require an incr...

HEALTH

Only 14% trust Government to solve cost of living crisis

09 May 2022

Two thirds of people do not have confidence in national politicians to tackle the growing cost of...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Government must back up claim that UKSPF provides real terms match

By Cllr Sir Stephen Houghton | 04 May 2022

If the Government is sure the UK Shared Prosperity Fund provides a real terms match for every LEP...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Actions speak louder than words

By Ross Mudie | 04 May 2022

Ross Mudie and Annabel Smith argue that plunging yet more people into hardship will lead to a ris...

HUMAN RESOURCES

Hybrid working is here to stay

By Michael Burton | 04 May 2022

The end of the nine-to-five routine is driven by economic forces, not the indolent public sector ...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

We need more joined-up working between local and central Government

By Sheila Oxtoby | 04 May 2022

'Nutrient neutrality' regulations are well-meaning but the need to reduce our impact on the envir...

DIGITAL

Providing the wealth for renewal

By Rayhan Haque | 04 May 2022

The Government will be considering Community Wealth Funds in its consultation on the future benef...

THIRD SECTOR

The voluntary sector is not a surrogate for the state

By John Tizard | 04 May 2022

Councils can and must show leadership to tackle the deep challenges of the years ahead – but a he...

ELECTIONS

These elections are by no means a done deal

By Zoe Billingham | 03 May 2022

Let’s hope that with the focus of this week’s vote, the Government redoubles its efforts to leve...

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frederica-diamanta

Corporate Director – Adults & Health

£176,061 – £196,002

Lead Change. Shape Lives. Be Part of Something New. Apply for this job

Newham London Borough Council

Assistant Director, People

£89,116 - £104,843 per annum

Experience the best of both worlds with our flexible hybrid working arrangements. Apply for this job

Essex County Council

Executive Director (Children’s Services)

up to £137,831

Are you an experienced and inspirational leader of Children’s Services? Apply for this job

Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council