ECONOMIC GROWTH

Northern Powerhouse architect calls for swift fiscal devolution

By Mark Conrad | 20 March 2023

One of the architects of the Northern Powerhouse has called for a five-step devolution of fiscal ...

WALES

Powys invited for talks on levy

By Martin Ford | 23 February 2023

The council has passed a motion calling for a levy on piped water and energy that leaves the auth...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Under the volcano

By Will Mapplebeck | 21 February 2023

Will Mapplebeck joined the Japan Local Government Centre’s Japan Study Tour to look at how local ...

DEVOLUTION

The next showrunners

By Jonathan Werran | 01 February 2023

Jonathan Werran says that, whatever and whoever is running the show after next year’s General Ele...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Levelling Up German style?

By Ben Lucas | 30 January 2023

Britain should listen carefully to Federal German Minister Carsten Schneider’s message that equal...

DEVOLUTION

Call to 'hardwire' levelling up into law

By Martin Ford | 24 January 2023

A call has been made for levelling up to be ‘hardwired into law’ by a coalition of councils and b...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Levelling up's latest swerve

By Henri Murison | 24 January 2023

Devolution of the levelling up funding pot would have been far less wasteful of resources and muc...

SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP OF MUNICIPAL AUTHORITIES

Levelling Up Fund under fire

By Martin Ford | 19 January 2023

Councils have demanded a new way of funding the sector following the announcement of the Levellin...

DEVOLUTION

Starmer makes devolution bill pledge

By Martin Ford | 05 January 2023

A swathe of new powers would be devolved from central Government under a Labour administration, l...

FINANCE

Carter: Reorganisation will boost fiscal devolution case

By Mark Conrad | 13 December 2022

Fiscal devolution must be accompanied by reorganisation and growth incentives if councils are to ...

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frederica-diamanta

Director of Family Help and Safeguarding

£105,836 - £121,235

Brighter Futures for Children is looking for a visionary leader to drive transformation and improvement in children's services at a pivotal time. Apply for this job

Reading Borough Council

Head of Highways Operations

Salary: £78,168 per annum

Premium jobSomerset offers a unique blend of natural beauty, rich history and vibrant community life. Apply for this job

Somerset Council

Head of Operational Services

£73,051 to £75,342

Are you ready to shape the future of a thriving district? Apply for this job

South Derbyshire District Council