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ECONOMIC GROWTH

To invest, or not to invest?

By Emily Twinch | 12 September 2024

The previous Government wanted the Local Government Pension Scheme to invest in the UK. Emily Twi...

INTERVENTION

Future Forum Midlands: Caller warns councils face 'appalling decisions'

By Martin Ford | 11 September 2024

The self-proclaimed ‘bogeyperson’ of local government, Max Caller, said the sector had to have a ...

GOVERNANCE

Scrutiny will lead government to release grip over councils

By Paul Marinko | 29 August 2024

If there is a truism beyond all others in our lead story this week, which reveals more than a thi...

GOVERNANCE

Are you ready for a little scrutiny?

By Jack Shaw | 29 August 2024

As the Government wrestles with how it will deliver governance of local authorities, Jack Shaw co...

REORGANISATION

Reorganisation needed for devolution, says think-tank

By Emily Twinch | 13 August 2024

A ‘whole system’ reform of local government is needed for a ‘devolution revolution’, according to...

GOVERNANCE

Governance: evolution and experimentation

By Ed Hammond | 06 August 2024

Ed Hammond looks at the new Government’s ‘missions-led’ plans for public services and how this wi...

WHITEHALL

McMahon: Existing devolution deals may be improved

By Paul Marinko | 26 July 2024

Local government minister Jim McMahon has said it is down to the Government to make devolution ‘a...

POLICY

Cash needed for next-stage Total Place deals

By Heather Jameson | 25 July 2024

A funding stream should be created to drive the second iteration of Total Place, a report has arg...

AUDIT

Lessons from recent auditors' annual reports

By Guy Clifton | 24 July 2024

Guy Clifton looks at the lessons from nearly 100 recent auditor’s annual reports and highlights t...

GOVERNANCE

We may be entering a new culture of candour

By Heather Jameson | 24 July 2024

The Hillsborough Bill is legislation that should never have been needed, but the change in tone s...

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Director of Streetscene

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Fareham Borough Council

Lead Compliance Officer - WMF2147e

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Cumbria is a great place to live and work with excellent schools, transport links and outdoor pursuits. Apply for this job

Westmorland and Furness Council

Solicitor - Penrith Town Council

£50,788 (FTE)

Solicitor - Penrith Town Council Apply for this job

Westmorland and Furness Council

frederica-diamanta

Director of Streetscene

£92,027 - £105,394 (Director Grade) Pay award pending

We continue to have big ambitions for our borough Apply for this job

Fareham Borough Council

Lead Compliance Officer - WMF2147e

£55,119 - £57,362

Cumbria is a great place to live and work with excellent schools, transport links and outdoor pursuits. Apply for this job

Westmorland and Furness Council

Solicitor - Penrith Town Council

£50,788 (FTE)

Solicitor - Penrith Town Council Apply for this job

Westmorland and Furness Council