Mayors

By Laura Sharman | 07 May 2021

The Conservatives have taken control of 13 more councils in England in last week's local elections.

Local elections 2021: 'A disastrous election for Labour'

By Dan Peters | 07 May 2021

Labour has an 'identity crisis' after 'disastrous' local elections, opponents have claimed.

DEVOLUTION

Opportunity knocks for West Yorkshire

By Zoe Billingham | 13 April 2021

The winning candidate in the first West Yorkshire mayoral election will have an opportunity to sh...

DEVOLUTION

So when will Whitehall take a back seat?

By Andrew Carter | 13 April 2021

Andrew Carter says that with eight mayors up for election, after a year of centrally-mandated COV...

DEVOLUTION

Public backs more city devolution

By Laura Sharman | 09 April 2021

More than eight in 10 people support more devolution to England’s largest cities, a new poll has ...

ELECTIONS

Mayoral votes to use 'outdated' system

By Martin Ford | 16 March 2021

The Government plans to switch to the first-past-the-post system to elect mayors.

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Levelling-up 'losing its way'

By Martin Ford | 11 March 2021

The Government’s methods of levelling-up are further dividing rather than uniting the country, it...

FINANCE

Mayors call for self-isolation overhaul

By Martin Ford | 01 March 2021

Local government leaders have called for changes to self-isolation payments to increase complianc...

COUNTY COUNCILS' NETWORK

Heseltine highlights devolution 'botch'

By Martin Ford | 02 February 2021

The former deputy Prime Minister claimed the deals process had curbed ambitions in Cornwall and N...

DEVOLUTION

Devolution requires 'impetus from the top'

By Martin Ford | 26 January 2021

Prime ministerial backing is the key to making a success of devolution, MPs have heard.

Director of Family Help and Safeguarding

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Reading Borough Council

Head of Highways Operations

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Somerset Council

Head of Operational Services

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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