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FINANCE

Tackling the UK's 'outlier' position depends on the North, says Gove

09 February 2022

The North is ‘where the action is, politically and economically’ if the UK’s position as an outli...

DEVOLUTION

Show us the money

By Cllr John Merry | 09 February 2022

The Government’s levelling up ambitions are welcome but will need substantial long-term funding i...

DEVOLUTION

Extending devolution beyond our city regions is a welcome move

By James Jamieson | 09 February 2022

The Local Government Association has long called for a devolution framework and the White Paper’s...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Has cashing in been a success?

By Dan Peters | 09 February 2022

The Government has doled out millions in Additional Restrictions Grant to councils since first an...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Councils are more than a crisis management tool

By Joe Fyans | 09 February 2022

A more collaborative approach between central and local government on the distribution of the Add...

DEVOLUTION

Still no fiscal fix

By Heather Jameson | 09 February 2022

What is missing from the Levelling Up White Paper, can its targets can be met and how does the Go...

PUBLIC ACCOUNTS COMMITTEE

The levelling up of local government funding is long overdue

By Chris Tambini | 09 February 2022

The system for funding local services is desperately in need of root and branch reform and a half...

COUNCIL TAX

Council tax rebate won't fix a long-broken system

By Heather Jameson | 09 February 2022

The chancellor’s decision to give a rebate of £150 to those in council tax bands A-D 'has done a ...

FINANCE

Concerns over tax rebate scheme

By Martin Ford | 08 February 2022

Councils have voiced concerns over the deliverability of a scheme to tackle soaring energy bills.

FINANCE

Government sign-off required to 'unlock' UKSPF

By Martin Ford | 08 February 2022

Councils will have to draw up investment plans to access the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (SPF), the...

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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