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LOCAL DEMOCRACY

Why is central government not listening?

By Blair McPherson | 16 February 2021

The pandemic has given local authorities the opportunity to shine  and demonstrate to government ...

MANAGEMENT

Creating adaptive leadership in Greater Manchester  

By David Jackson | 15 February 2021

Greater Manchester needs courageous leaders to ‘design forward differently’, says David Jackson o...

FINANCE

Northampton dealings with football club 'unlawful'

By Martin Ford | 28 January 2021

‘Significant failures of corporate governance’ at Northampton BC may have been unlawful, an audit...

LOCAL DEMOCRACY

Legal advice sought in fight to keep remote meetings

By Heather Jameson | 28 January 2021

Local government officers are seeking legal advice to work out if councils can continue to hold m...

FINANCE

McArdle drafted in to help Croydon

By Dan Peters | 26 January 2021

The lead commissioner at Northamptonshire CC, Tony McArdle, has been appointed to chair Section 1...

COUNCILLORS

Calling a halt to sinking standards

By Graeme McDonald | 25 January 2021

It is two years since the Committee for Standards in Public Life (CSPL) published its report, Loc...

FINANCE

Nottingham plans £100m asset sale

By Martin Ford | 19 January 2021

The council has identified £100m of assets for sale as part of a plan to bring its finances under...

BUSINESS

Extra scrutiny for council companies

By Dan Peters | 18 January 2021

Senior councillors will receive a confidential quarterly report on the performance of all Warring...

DEVOLUTION

Devolution boost for Scots councils as Bill is backed

By Heather Jameson | 02 December 2020

Devolution to councils in Scotland has taken a step forward after the Scottish Government announc...

COMMERCIALISM

The success of local authority companies relies on effective governance

By John Copps | 01 December 2020

Council-owned companies have a valuable role in local government, but clarity over their purpose ...

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Head of Housing and Communities / Pennaeth Tai a Chymunedau

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frederica-diamanta

Developer

£50793 - £59756 per annum

Interviews will be held W/C 27th October 2025.*Experience the best of both worlds with our flexible hybrid working arrangements. Enjoy the freedom to Apply for this job

Essex County Council

Head of Housing and Communities / Pennaeth Tai a Chymunedau

£99,947 - £102,952

At Denbighshire County Council, we’re proud of what we’ve achieved—and even more excited about what’s ahead. Apply for this job

Denbighshire County Council

SEND Improvement Service Manager

£69,037.00, Grade 15

This is a broad and high-impact role spanning several key statutory and strategic services across education and inclusion. Apply for this job

Wakefield Council