ECONOMIC GROWTH

Labour outlines huge devolution push

By Mark Conrad | 05 December 2022

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has proposed removing the ‘dead hand of centralisation’ by devolvi...

FINANCE

Cornwall devolution deal unveiled

By Martin Ford | 02 December 2022

The deal includes funding and new powers over housing, skills and transport, but will depend on t...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Growth solution's key component

By Robin Tuddenham | 04 October 2022

Ahead of next week's 2022 Solace Summit in Birmingham, Robin Tuddenham says a properly funded, tr...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Councils need power and a plan

By Neil McInroy | 04 October 2022

Any effective stewardship of the local economy badly requires a step change if it is to stay true...

FINANCE

Sector welcomes Sturgeon tourism tax moves

By Dan Peters | 07 September 2022

Local government figures have welcomed plans announced yesterday by Scottish First Minister Nicol...

SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP OF MUNICIPAL AUTHORITIES

More grant funding, not devolved tax powers, will support levelling up

By Cllr Sir Stephen Houghton | 31 August 2022

Sir Stephen Houghton says fiscal devolution is not a ‘levelling up’ silver bullet – and a new ref...

BUSINESS RATES

Polling backs councils' fiscal devolution call

By Mark Conrad | 08 August 2022

Ministers should devolve fiscal powers to councils to boost the UK’s economic recovery, South Eas...

FINANCE

Minister tells councils to 'prioritise when delivering core services'

By Dan Peters | 30 June 2022

In a message to the Local Government Association’s annual conference, Treasury minister Simon Cla...

DIGITAL

Unleash wave of mayoral devo, says Onward

By Ann McGauran | 20 June 2022

A report from the centre-right Onward think-tank has urged the Government to step back from ‘micr...

FINANCE

Gove: Levelling up will need fiscal devolution

By Heather Jameson | 13 June 2022

Levelling up will never truly happen without fiscal devolution, Michael Gove has admitted to a gr...

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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