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SOLACE

A divided sector would do little to further the reputation of councils

By Graeme McDonald | 03 December 2024

The coming weeks promise much and may disappoint many, says Graeme McDonald. 'But rather than cre...

FINANCE

Renewing and reforming local governance

By Jonathan Werran | 03 December 2024

The case for reforming and renewing local financial governance must be made with long-term resili...

FUNDING

The Government is serious about trying to fix funding

By Cllr Sir Stephen Houghton | 29 November 2024

The policy statement is a welcome first step in resetting the relationship between funding and ne...

FINANCE

Splits emerge as Government targets deprivation

By Paul Marinko | 28 November 2024

Local government’s response to Labour’s funding policy statement has revealed clear splits on how...

FINANCE

Doubts over Reeves' pension reforms

By Martin Ford | 28 November 2024

Experts have cast doubt on whether consolidation of local government pension schemes (LGPS) will ...

LEGAL

APSE questions efficacy of mass litigation by Thurrock

By Paul Marinko | 28 November 2024

The Association of Public Service Excellence (APSE) has questioned whether Thurrock Council’s ‘ma...

REORGANISATION

Prescott's regional ambitions live on in devolution plans

By Heather Jameson | 28 November 2024

We know there is an ambition for reorganisation, says Heather Jameson. 'But what is becoming incr...

POLICY

Indecision time

By By Heather Jameson & Martin Ford | 28 November 2024

Key Government policy announcements have been delayed as ministers wrangle with complex decisions...

INTERVENTION

Woking contacts police following auditor report

By Paul Marinko | 27 November 2024

Woking BC has contacted the police after an auditor’s report found officers failure to ensure its...

FINANCE

The Budget gave with one hand and took away with another

By Nicole Wood | 27 November 2024

The additional £1.3bn will not go very far once the cost of the new rates of National Living Wage...

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Chief Executive

up to £165,000

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Ebbsfleet Development Corporation

Assistant Director Strategy & Community Regeneration

£100,592 - £106,591 per annum

Premium jobNewcastle is a city fast gaining a reputation for its innovation and progress. Apply for this job

Newcastle City Council

Service Manager – Commercial Development

Up to £57,800 plus relocation package up to £8,000

We have two exciting opportunities to join our forward-thinking team. Apply for this job

Ashfield District Council