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Restoring the third pillar of local authority finance: citizen investment
FINANCE

Restoring the third pillar of local authority finance: citizen investment

By Karl Harder | 23 April 2026

Karl Harder looks at the benefits of citizen investing.

PLACE-MAKING

From market town to modern destination: Barnsley's bold rebirth

By Matt O'Neill | 08 April 2026

Barnsley's transformation model offers a quiet reminder that resilience in town centres comes fro...

LOCAL ECONOMIES

New edition

By Ann McGauran | 01 April 2026

As CLES hits 40, chief executive Sarah Longlands speaks to Ann McGauran about the organisation’s ...

DEVOLUTION

Leaders united on devo despite reorg rivalry

By Neil Merrick | 12 March 2026

Council leaders in Hertfordshire have insisted they remain united over devolution despite present...

FINANCE

Auditors' warning over £134m budget gap

By William Eichler | 05 March 2026

Shetland Islands Council faces serious pressure to address a projected £134m budget gap by 2029-3...

LOCAL ECONOMIES

The first steps to getting young people working

By Ben Lucas | 03 March 2026

Ben Lucas says devolution of youth unemployment services is key to economic growth.

SCOTLAND

Scottish councils reject World Cup bank holiday

By Martin Ford | 02 March 2026

An overwhelming majority of Scottish councils have so far rejected giving staff time off for June...

POLICY AND POLITICS

Cross-party LGA fails to agree tourism tax line

By Joe Lepper | 24 February 2026

The Local Government Association (LGA) has failed to agree on whether to back plans to give Engli...

LOCAL ECONOMIES

Pensions can transform places

By Pete Gladwell | 19 February 2026

Local government partnerships are crucial for turning pension savings into homes and jobs, says P...

LOCAL ECONOMIES

Growth: Solution or problem?

By Ian Fytche | 19 February 2026

Ian Fytche argues that chasing economic growth for its own sake isn’t working. It’s time to choos...

LOCAL ECONOMIES

Celtic Forum: Cornwall is ready to shape its own future

By Cllr Leigh Frost | 18 February 2026

Cllr Leigh Frost says that as Cornwall takes renewed steps to ask that its national status is ful...

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frederica-diamanta

Strategic Head of Finance and S151 Officer

Package up to £109,592

As the Section 151 Officer, you will play a key role in supporting the Council through its wider journey.. Apply for this job

Sevenoaks District Council

Director of Customer, Digital and Corporate Strategy 

£108,842

Premium jobIf you are a strategic thinker who can inspire teams, champion innovation and drive meaningful change, we would love to hear from you.  Apply for this job

North Tyneside Metropolitan Borough Council

Partnership and Improvement Manager SEND WMF2888e

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Are you passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)? Apply for this job

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