Title
ECONOMIC GROWTH
Osborne urges ministers to 'double' devolution efforts
By Michael Burton | 30 November 2021
Former chancellor George Osborne has urged ministers to ‘double’ efforts to drive forward devolut...
PLANNING
Councils promised tax overhaul
By Martin Ford | 23 November 2021
Reform of council tax, including devolved powers for local authorities, are among the plans in a ...
HEALTH
Levelling up - slogan or strategy?
By Cllr George Duggins | 12 November 2021
If an area is deprived and needs investment it shouldn’t have to pit itself against neighbouring ...
CLIMATE CHANGE
Driscoll backs regional wealth funds
By Chris Mahony | 25 October 2021
The Government should create regional wealth funds that could borrow hundreds of millions of poun...
ECONOMIC GROWTH
Living in limbo
By Naomi Larsson | 20 October 2021
As delays in confirming the successful bids for Community Renewal Fund cash drag on and councils ...
FINANCE
MPs call for urgent finance reforms
By Heather Jameson | 19 July 2021
Councils should be given more flexibility to raise their own taxes and social care funding urgent...
FINANCE
'No appetite for fiscal devo,' says pollster
By Heather Jameson | 08 July 2021
There is no public appetite for fiscal devolution, according to leading pollster Ben Page.
WHITEHALL
Reed accuses government of dropping devolution
By Dan Peters | 07 July 2021
Shadow communities secretary Steve Reed has accused the Government of dropping its commitment to ...
DEVOLUTION
Mayors demand fiscal freedoms
By Martin Ford | 06 July 2021
The Government has been urged to go further with devolving powers to existing combined authorities.
WHITEHALL
Former minister tells government: Stop being so ridiculously tribal
By Dan Peters | 26 May 2021
Ex-Treasury minister Lord Jim O’Neill has told the Government to stop being ‘so ridiculously trib...
Finance Development Accountant
Band I (£55,609 to £59,025)
Sandwell Council’s Finance Division is seeking a proactive Finance Development Accountant on a full-time permanent basis Apply for this job
LGR Programme Director
Up to £120k
This is a once in a generation opportunity to shape the future of local government in Worcestershire. Apply for this job
Community Safety Service Manager
£72,878 - £80,741
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced community safety expert to join our senior leadership team. Apply for this job
Finance Development Accountant
Band I (£55,609 to £59,025)
Sandwell Council’s Finance Division is seeking a proactive Finance Development Accountant on a full-time permanent basis Apply for this job
LGR Programme Director
Up to £120k
This is a once in a generation opportunity to shape the future of local government in Worcestershire. Apply for this job
Community Safety Service Manager
£72,878 - £80,741
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced community safety expert to join our senior leadership team. Apply for this job
©2026 Hemming Group Limited. Registered in England and Wales. Registered No: 490200. VAT number GB342 023 408
