ECONOMIC GROWTH

A quiet revolution

By Jonathan Werran | 09 January 2015

Jonathan Owen, chief executive of the National Association of Local Councils wants parish council...

LEGISLATION

Devolution 'is for life, not just Christmas'

By Michael Burton | 25 November 2014

Leaders of the Core Cities have stepped up their campaign for more devolution by meeting both Bor...

FINANCE

Crisis commissioners?

By Stephen Hughes | 21 November 2014

The recent Tower Hamlets intervention underlines the importance of statutory officer posts and re...

EDUCATION

Tower Hamlets: no 'Trojan Horse' in our borough

By Jonathan Werran | 21 November 2014

Tower Hamlets has sought to rebut accusations its schools were subject to ‘Trojan Horse’ style Is...

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

Of human bondage

28 October 2014

Sheila Wheeler examines the issue of human trafficking and the way UK local authorities are stepp...

WHITEHALL

Ministers to outline 'boomerang boss' payout curbs

By Jonathan Werran | 28 October 2014

Ministers will today announce further details of laws aimed at preventing senior council managers...

ENVIRONMENT

Let the good times roll

By Claire Fox | 13 October 2014

Councils should get with it when it comes to informal art in localities and communities, argues C...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Harking back to a golden age

By John Stewart | 26 March 2013

George Jones and John Stewart ask whether the Localism Act 2011 has changed things for better.

FINANCE

Breaking down the barriers

By John Stewart | 13 April 2012

The Localism Act reinforces the centralism, say George Jones and John Stewart.

FINANCE

The centre will always hold

By John Stewart | 25 October 2011

Anyone expecting a new ‘golden age’ of local government should remember the Government knows of n...

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frederica-diamanta

Corporate Asset Manager (OCA100)

SM2 (SCP1-3) £55,350 - £58,425 per annum

Cannock Chase District & Stafford Borough Councils are on a journey to transform service delivery. Apply for this job

Cannock Chase & Stafford Council

Strategic Director

From £102,820 to £118,280 and Essential Car user Allowance

We are about to embark on a major transformation in Hampshire and Isle of Wight with the creation of a Strategic Authority... Apply for this job

Winchester City Council

Assistant Director Adult Social Care

£81,174 – £89,956 plus relocation support and pay award pending from 1st April 2025

Premium jobWe are currently undergoing an ambitious transformation programme as we seek to make the very best of our resources. Apply for this job

City of York Council