FINANCE

Cash still king for local growth?

By Dominic Leigh | 23 May 2016

A Localis report today warned local economies and communities could suffer without the availabili...

ELECTIONS

All a matter of perception

By Alex Thomson | 17 May 2016

Alex Thomson examines the metro mayor elections set for 2017 and asks whether the races can shift...

FINANCE

Reserves - not a pot to be plundered

By Alex Thomson | 01 April 2016

Alex Thomson explains why it is more important than ever for councils to resist widespread pressu...

HUMOUR

A mast-er stroke

22 March 2016

Such was the flurry of activity in the lead up to the signing of devolution deals it’s surprising...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

EU need an opinion

By Thomas Bridge | 01 March 2016

Britain’s membership of the EU is set to dominate the news agenda until June’s referendum. Thomas...

WHITEHALL

Refuse planning permission and 'lose NHB cash'

By Heather Jameson | 08 December 2015

Councils could lose New Homes Bonus (NHB) cash for developments they refuse that are granted on a...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Looking deeper at local government

By Alex Thomson | 30 October 2015

Alex Thomson goes beyond commonly held misconceptions about councils to explore their role in boo...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Corbyn must listen on elected mayors

By Alex Thomson | 09 October 2015

Life is studded with ephemeral moments that need to be grasped, writes chief executive of Localis...

HEALTH

Procedures for local healthcare

By Alex Thomson | 30 September 2015

What prompted the change to advocate moving away from the ‘command and control’ approach to healt...

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

Look at the nuts and bolts

By Alex Thomson | 10 September 2015

Local authorities should look at the nuts and bolts of implementing projects, writes Alex Thomson.

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Commissioning Manager - Design Services

£53,691 - £55,886 per annum (pay award pending)

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Commissioning Manager (Design Services) to join our dynamic team. Apply for this job

Mansfield District Council

Director of Housing

Up to £103,966

Salford is a city that leads with purpose, where pride runs deep and people always come first. Apply for this job

Salford City Council

Corporate Director of Wellbeing

£153k (pay award pending)

This is a career-defining opportunity to lead one of the most critical and wide-reaching roles at BCP Council Apply for this job

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council