The paradox of populism
POLICY AND POLITICS

The paradox of populism

By Michael Burton | 23 April 2025

When it comes to public spending, left and right are in agreement says Michael Burton.

REGENERATION

Newcastle chief defends Saudi investment

By Paul Marinko | 22 April 2025

Newcastle City Council’s chief executive has reportedly defended the authority seeking investment...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

The tariff turmoil

By Barry Quirk CBE | 07 April 2025

As the global world order shifts with the introduction of the Trump tariffs Barry Quirk warns cou...

POLICY AND POLITICS

Rewriting the Green Book

By Martin Ford | 07 April 2025

With a Government review of the Treasury’s investment Green Book under way, Martin Ford looks at ...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Herts is increasing children's placements locally despite the challenges

By Miranda Gittos | 26 March 2025

Amid increasing budget pressures, Hertfordshire is committed to continuing its investment to tran...

LOCAL ECONOMIES

Empowering local governments to unlock growth

By Tom Stannard | 26 March 2025

The direction of travel on the Industrial Strategy means the case for economic development to be ...

COMMUNITIES

Sustainable regeneration: Looking back and moving forward

By Jessica Craig | 07 March 2025

The Government’s Plan for Neighbourhoods is not at the scale of the New Deal for Communities, but...

LOCAL ECONOMIES

The reality of growth

By Ann McGauran | 11 February 2025

East Midlands Mayor Claire Ward talks to Ann McGauran about her hopes for the region’s Inclusive ...

REGENERATION

Earning and belonging

By Sadie Levi | 21 January 2025

To truly revitalize and maximise the potential of towns we must think about how local people and ...

FINANCE

LGA cuts warning over accounting rule change

By Dan Peters | 20 January 2025

English councils have warned they may have to make ‘unnecessary cuts’ if the Government pushes ah...

PLANNING

Government changes rules to spot slow planners

By Dan Peters | 17 December 2024

The speed with which councils decide planning applications will be assessed over a shorter time p...

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frederica-diamanta

Director - Governance

£76,134 – £88,571 (including car allowance)

As the Monitoring Officer you will work as part of the ‘Golden Triangle’ with the Head of Paid Service and s.151 officer Apply for this job

North Herts Council

Director Highways, Transport & Waste Management

up to £120k

There for Nottinghamshire. There for each other. There for you. Apply for this job

Nottinghamshire County Council

Deputy Director for Education and Inclusion

£110,000 - £120,000 & Benefits

Together, we’re shaping children’s education for the future Apply for this job

Oxfordshire County Council