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Investing in skills for inclusive local growth in Bucks
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Investing in skills for inclusive local growth in Bucks

By Rachael Shimmin | 04 November 2025

Buckinghamshire Council’s approach to jobs, employability and skills shows how local leadership can drive inclusive growth and resilient communities, says Rachael Shimmin.

COHESION

Why local growth promotes unity

By Tom Lloyd Goodwin | 28 October 2025

Tackling inequality isn’t just about investing in the high-growth sectors of the Industrial Strat...

INCLUSIVE GROWTH

Balancing UK industrial strategy with Local Growth Plans

By Paige Portal | 27 October 2025

Paige Portal looks at whether local government can balance the Industrial Strategy’s national pri...

DEVOLUTION

MPs should back mayors to avoid angry DINO-sores

By Mark Lloyd, RSA | 15 October 2025

Mark Lloyd argues that having promised big on decentralisation through the ‘take back control’ bi...

HOUSING

Avoiding enclaves for the affluent

By Darren Rodwell | 15 October 2025

The Government is to set up a New Towns Unit. Darren Rodwell says unlocking the potential of new ...

DEVOLUTION

The politics of shaping place

By Annabel Smith | 07 October 2025

Annabel Smith detected a shift in focus towards local leadership at this year’s Labour Party conf...

LABOUR

Labour conference: Growth could be derailed by Reform, warns Brabin

By Heather Jameson | 30 September 2025

West Yorkshire Mayor Tracy Brabin has warned Labour councillors that growth plans could be ‘derai...

INCLUSIVE GROWTH

Productivity is not nirvana

By Nigel Wilcock | 24 September 2025

Nigel Wilcock challenges traditional economic metrics and outlines how local government can lead ...

INCLUSIVE GROWTH

A golden opportunity for growth

By Heather Jameson | 24 September 2025

Lambeth’s plan for inclusive growth ‘isn’t a superficial, quick win’. The borough is determined t...

REGENERATION

How councils can harness defence spending for growth

By Victoria Evans | 22 September 2025

Defence spending is about to reshape the UK’s economic map, says Victoria Evans, and local govern...

HEALTH

Ahead of the curve on health

By Mubasshir Ajaz | 08 September 2025

Mubasshir Ajaz explains how the West Midlands is leading the charge to put health at the heart of...

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Social Care Team Manager

Band I, SCP 44 - 47 (£55,609 - £59,027) per annum

We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Social Care Team Manager Apply for this job

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council

Director of Resources / Deputy Chief Executive

£61,197 – £65,925

This is an exciting opportunity to join Newquay Town Council as its new Director of Resources. Apply for this job

Newquay Town Council

Corporate Director Health and Adult Services

£141,233 to £164,272 plus relocation support

People living longer, healthier, independent lives Apply for this job

North Yorkshire Council