Mayors

By Martin Ford | 06 July 2021

The Government has been urged to go further with devolving powers to existing combined authorities.

HEALTH

Devolution key to tackling health inequalities, report finds

By Martin Ford | 30 June 2021

Sir Michael Marmot has said increased funding and far-reaching new powers must be devolved to red...

SCOTLAND

Sturgeon and Burnham in travel ban spat

By Martin Ford | 22 June 2021

Political leaders in Scotland and Greater Manchester have been involved in angry exchanges follow...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Regional mayors should make their voices heard

By Heather Jameson | 16 June 2021

Heather Jameson says the Government has created strong regional mayors to represent their own pla...

You got the look...

02 June 2021

Diary was pleased to hear that Cllr David Kelsey has been elected as Bournemouth, Christchurch & ...

DEVOLUTION

Metro mayors' mission is clear

By Dr Arianna Giovannini | 26 May 2021

Arianna Giovannini considers the results of the metro mayors’ elections and what they tell us abo...

DEVOLUTION

Localism is important to the electorate

By Dr Janice Morphet | 26 May 2021

Janice Morphet looks at the electoral response to the management of the pandemic in England, and ...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Devolved potential in Cornwall is under threat from central Government inertia

By Sarah Longlands | 12 May 2021

Sarah Longlands says that unlike the ‘hero’ style approach of the mayors elsewhere, Cornish devol...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Local elections 2021: Look behind the big story

By Jonathan Carr-West | 11 May 2021

A closer look at the Super Thursday outcomes reveals a series of more complex stories, and sugges...

PLANNING

Population figures ignored local evidence

By Martin Ford | 11 May 2021

A watchdog has found official population growth statistics used to agree housing targets may have...

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South Derbyshire District Council

Director of Family Help and Safeguarding

£105,836 - £121,235

Brighter Futures for Children is looking for a visionary leader to drive transformation and improvement in children's services at a pivotal time. Apply for this job

Reading Borough Council

Head of Highways Operations

Salary: £78,168 per annum

Premium jobSomerset offers a unique blend of natural beauty, rich history and vibrant community life. Apply for this job

Somerset Council

Head of Operational Services

£73,051 to £75,342

Are you ready to shape the future of a thriving district? Apply for this job

South Derbyshire District Council