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EMERGENCY PLANNING

Often the answers lie within the communities we serve

By Ian Thomas | 20 March 2020

These are early days for COVID-19 and there is much more to do, says Ian Thomas as he outlines ho...

EMERGENCY PLANNING

Who can you trust?

By Claire Fox | 18 March 2020

The cost of politicising expertise and crying wolf for years is that sooner or later a real wolf ...

EMERGENCY PLANNING

Local government shines at the heart of a crisis

By Heather Jameson | 18 March 2020

Local government is at the heart of the coronavirus crisis, says Heather Jameson. Despite a decad...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Jenrick urges councils not to delay on coronavirus spending

By Dan Peters | 17 March 2020

Local government secretary Robert Jenrick this week urged council leaders not to put off decision...

HEALTH

A tough balancing act for councils

By Naomi Larsson | 10 March 2020

Managing and mitigating the impact of the Covid-19 outbreak on local communities poses a huge cha...

HEALTH

Keep calm and collaborate 

By Dr Jeanelle de Gruchy | 10 March 2020

Dr Jeanelle de Grucy says the next few weeks will be difficult – but collaboration and openness a...

WHITEHALL

Ministers consider 'additional body storage capacity' amid coronavirus outbreak

By Dan Peters | 09 March 2020

The Government has drawn up plans to provide nearly 200 buildings with a combined capacity for ab...

FINANCE

Government warned of coronavirus impact on council resources

By Martin Ford | 03 March 2020

Council officers are working ‘round-the-clock’ in the battle against the spread of COVID-19.

ENVIRONMENT

Government activates emergency Bellwin scheme for storm-hit areas

By Ann McGauran | 10 February 2020

Local government secretary Robert Jenrick has today activated the emergency Bellwin scheme for ar...

ENVIRONMENT

Future Forum North: Emergency planning needs boost amid climate change concerns

By Martin Ford | 05 December 2019

Emergency planning training needs to be improved as we face more frequent extreme weather conditi...

frederica-diamanta

Director of People

£108,697 - £117,998

As a leader at Lancashire County Council, you’ll join an authority with real scale, courageous ambition and deep pride in place. Apply for this job

Lancashire County Council

Director of Strategy and Transformation

£108,697 - £117,998

As a leader at Lancashire County Council, you’ll join an authority with real scale, courageous ambition and deep pride in place. Apply for this job

Lancashire County Council

Highway Design and Construction Manager

Grade N, scp50 £62,443 to scp53 £65,663 per annum, plus essential car user allowance

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frederica-diamanta

Director of People

£108,697 - £117,998

As a leader at Lancashire County Council, you’ll join an authority with real scale, courageous ambition and deep pride in place. Apply for this job

Lancashire County Council

Director of Strategy and Transformation

£108,697 - £117,998

As a leader at Lancashire County Council, you’ll join an authority with real scale, courageous ambition and deep pride in place. Apply for this job

Lancashire County Council

Highway Design and Construction Manager

Grade N, scp50 £62,443 to scp53 £65,663 per annum, plus essential car user allowance

We embrace AI to enhance our operations and to innovate our services. Apply for this job

Bolton Council