ECONOMIC GROWTH

Banking on an impact

By Paul Dinsdale | 05 July 2022

The UK Infrastructure Bank has published its first strategic plan. How will it invest in local pl...

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

'Perfect storm' warning over supply chain pressures

By Dan Peters | 07 June 2022

Supply chain pressures are mounting up on local government, with place directors warning of a ‘pe...

INFRASTRUCTURE

Clause 16 could 'emasculate' districts

By Ian Miller | 18 May 2022

The Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill 'makes unacceptable provision to transfer district functio...

INFRASTRUCTURE

The NAO will be paying close attention to the progress of levelling up

By Abdool Kara | 11 May 2022

Abdool Kara says it is straightforward to direct Government capital and infrastructure cash towar...

PLANNING

Appetite for construction?

By Jonathan Werran | 09 May 2022

The Levelling Up department’s wish to see a council housebuilding revolution will require an incr...

PLANNING

London could lose out if new infrastructure levy is pooled

By Ann McGauran | 03 May 2022

There is ‘real fear’ London will lose out if the Government decides to replace Section 106 agreem...

INFRASTRUCTURE

Future Forum North: Government must take  'a much more strategic view' on funding

By Ann McGauran | 24 March 2022

Central government needs to adopt a ‘much more strategic’ approach to funding local areas that pl...

INFRASTRUCTURE

Future Forum North: authorities should prepare for big switch-off

By Martin Ford | 23 March 2022

Councils must ensure they are prepared for the looming switch-off of copper-based landlines, the ...

INFRASTRUCTURE

No time like the present to commit to buses

By Andrew Carter | 15 March 2022

The importance of buses in levelling up cannot be overstated, but political ambition supported by...

FINANCE

Wales to consider bringing in tourism tax

By Laura Sharman | 11 February 2022

A consultation on allowing councils in Wales to launch new tourism taxes will be launched later t...

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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