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COMMUNITIES

Why pubs are community hubs

By Joe Fyans | 23 September 2024

The new Government’s commitment to fixing foundations brings a chance for a long-term vision of r...

PLACE-MAKING

Getting to the heart of the matter

By Jonathan Werran | 12 September 2024

Jonathan Werran introduces Localis’ latest report, which sets out ‘a roadmap for a transformative...

FINANCE

Waiting continues for multi-year settlement despite 'collapse' warnings

By Dan Peters | 12 September 2024

Local government expects another one-year finance settlement despite warnings that failing to add...

HOUSING

New Homes Bonus expansion floated

By Dan Peters | 29 August 2024

The New Homes Bonus could be expanded to combined authorities to give them an incentive to help t...

HOUSING

Appetite for construction

By Jonathan Werran | 29 July 2024

Jonathan Werran ponders whether the Labour Government’s headline-grabbing housebuilding proposals...

KING'S SPEECH

Green shoots?

By Martin Ford | 23 July 2024

Planning and devolution were two of the key themes of last week’s King’s Speech, with a host of B...

FISCAL DEVOLUTION

Fresh calls for fiscal devo

By Dan Peters | 04 July 2024

Backers of fiscal devolution have urged the government elected today to reconsider the policy des...

PLANNING

Labour will need to back up strategic planning 'with teeth'

By Emily Twinch | 25 June 2024

Labour’s proposed push for a return to strategic planning will need to be ‘backed up with teeth’,...

HEALTH

Regeneration must get on its bike

By Jonathan Werran | 07 May 2024

Jonathan Werran sets out what is needed during the next political cycle if regeneration is to be ...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Local funding reform key to growth agenda, says report

By Martin Ford | 03 May 2024

The next government must relinquish centralised control to realise ambitions for growth, a report...

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frederica-diamanta

Corporate Director – Adults & Health

£176,061 – £196,002

Lead Change. Shape Lives. Be Part of Something New. Apply for this job

Newham London Borough Council

Assistant Director, People

£89,116 - £104,843 per annum

Experience the best of both worlds with our flexible hybrid working arrangements. Apply for this job

Essex County Council

Executive Director (Children’s Services)

up to £137,831

Are you an experienced and inspirational leader of Children’s Services? Apply for this job

Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council