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WHITEHALL

Cumbria devolution deal unlikely after stand-off

By Dan Peters | 14 March 2016

A devolution deal announcement for Cumbria in this week’s Budget looks unlikely after local leade...

WHITEHALL

Councils sign up to social care precept

By Jamie Hailstone | 11 March 2016

Most local authorities in England have taken advantage of the Government’s new social care precep...

WHITEHALL

'Stop the devolution chaos'

By Heather Jameson | 01 March 2016

Greg Clark defends devolution strategy in The MJ interview – as Oxfordshire reorganisation propos...

BUSINESS

First ever council solar bond launched

By William Eichler | 25 February 2016

Swindon BC has launched the UK’s first ever council solar bond.

FINANCE

Leese attacks mayoral candidates and rules himself out

By Dan Peters | 24 February 2016

Sir Richard Leese has launched an astonishing broadside at those vying to become Greater Manchest...

LOCAL DEMOCRACY

Devo could threaten localism, warns RSA

By Sam Clayden | 10 February 2016

Devolution to city regions and counties could suppress localism, a think-tank has warned.

LOCAL DEMOCRACY

Holyrood going 'direct to chief executives'

By Sam Clayden | 08 February 2016

Holyrood is going straight to chief executives to discuss the terms of the finance settlement, ac...

WHITEHALL

Dawes: Elected mayors will make a difference

By Sam Clayden | 03 February 2016

The Department for Communities and Local Government's permanent secretary has said the reason Whi...

FINANCE

Missing in action

03 February 2016

Norfolk CC and Breckland DC member Denis Crawford hit the headlines last week.

WHITEHALL

Government fracking plan an 'attack on democracy'

By Jamie Hailstone | 03 February 2016

Campaigners have criticised reports that the Government plans to take the right to decide frackin...

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Chief Executive

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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

Kent County Council

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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