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WHITEHALL

Lord Porter 'schizophrenic' on mayors

By William Eichler | 04 October 2016

The point of a metro mayor is to ‘take the blame’ if something goes wrong, Local Government Assoc...

WHITEHALL

Whitehall's 'frustrating silence' raises devolution concerns

By Tom Bridge | 27 September 2016

Senior local government figures have blasted Whitehall’s ‘frustrating silence’ over devolution as...

WHITEHALL

Districts to explore combined authority without county

By Jamie Hailstone | 23 September 2016

The six districts in Cumbria are expected to bid to become a combined authority without the count...

WHITEHALL

Trio to go it alone on devo

By Sam Clayden | 14 September 2016

The three authorities that voted in favour of the North East devolution deal are contemplating pr...

FINANCE

Merger proposed to secure financial future

By Dan Peters | 23 August 2016

The leader of West Somerset DC has called for his council to merge with Taunton Deane BC to secur...

LOCAL DEMOCRACY

Oxfordshire reorganisation plans 'dead' after conflicting reports

By Sam Clayden | 18 August 2016

Local government reorganisation in Oxfordshire could be scrapped altogether after local leaders f...

FINANCE

A reely divisive idea

17 August 2016

More and more councils are introducing webcasts whereby residents can witness local democracy in ...

WHITEHALL

Can Burnham burst the Westminster bubble?

By Tom Bridge | 17 August 2016

After being named Labour’s candidate for the Greater Manchester metro mayor, Andy Burnham talks t...

WHITEHALL

Business leaders warn Whitehall to review devo powers

By Jamie Hailstone | 10 August 2016

The Government should think again about plans to devolve powers and create a combined authority a...

WHITEHALL

Where next for devolution?

By Simon Goacher | 10 August 2016

Will government demands for elected mayors in devolution deals survive in the post-Brexit shake-u...

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Chief Executive

Up to £234,171

This is a rare opportunity to lead a council with both strength and ambition at a time of change. Apply for this job

Leicestershire County Council

Director of Adults and Integrated Commissioning

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A career-defining role at the heart of adult social care transformation. Apply for this job

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Service Director – Skills and Regeneration

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Kirklees is a district of ambition, compassion, and opportunity. Apply for this job

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