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INFRASTRUCTURE

Using collective intelligence to boost cycling and walking in cities

By Sophie Reynolds | 08 July 2020

In the latest in an essay series on how the wisdom of citizens could help councils manage after C...

CLIMATE CHANGE

'Give places the funding to rebuild'

By Nigel Riglar | 07 July 2020

Nigel Riglar says we need to aim for more than a simple recovery, as our problems are too pressin...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Bright future for the West Midlands

By Deborah Cadman | 07 July 2020

Growth in the West Midlands has been badly impacted by COVID-19, says Deborah Cadman – but she be...

BUSINESS

Building back greener growth needs a joint effort

By Heather Jameson | 07 July 2020

It seems that even the business lobby is now on board with devolution, says Heather Jameson - and...

WHITEHALL

Government warns queues could be new terror target

By Dan Peters | 06 July 2020

Queue-filled high streets could be a new target for marauding terrorists using a vehicle as a wea...

PLANNING

Supporting more democratic, responsive urban planning and design

By Sophie Reynolds | 02 July 2020

In one of a series of essays on how the wisdom of citizens could support councils in managing cit...

SOCIAL CARE

Boris sets off on the COVID comeback trail

By Heather Jameson | 01 July 2020

Boris Johnson’s speech in Dudley was ‘a mastery of political tub-thumpery’, says Heather Jameson....

PLANNING

We need a bold move to a flexible zoning system

By Anthony Breach | 30 June 2020

Analyst at Centre for Cities Anthony Breach makes the case for a flexible zoning system. It would...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Johnson pledges £5bn 'new deal' on capital projects

By Laura Sharman | 30 June 2020

Boris Johnson is expected to bring forward £5bn of investment in hospitals, roads and schools lat...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Johnson launches planning reforms to help 'build, build, build'

By Laura Sharman | 30 June 2020

Boris Johnson is expected to bring forward £5bn of investment in hospitals, roads and schools lat...

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frederica-diamanta

Strategic Director – Place-Based Services

£Competitive

Stevenage is a town with bold ambitions. Apply for this job

Stevenage Borough Council

Executive Director of Adult Care Services

£158,000

This is an exciting time to be joining Hertfordshire County Council. Apply for this job

Hertfordshire County Council

Assistant Director - People & Change

Up to £91,625 + generous pension

Cambridge is a city of global reputation and local pride – a place of ideas, innovation and inclusion. Apply for this job

Cambridge City Council