Stronger Things: Make services people-centred
POLITICS

Stronger Things: Make services people-centred

By Heather Jameson | 03 June 2025

Central government needs to put power in the hands of those who are invested in place, Cabinet minister Georgia Gould told New Local’s Stronger Things event in London today.

PUBLIC SERVICE REFORM

A shared definition of 'neighbourhoods' is important

By Jessica Studdert | 08 May 2025

Jessica Studdert says that for real impact at a hyperlocal level, neighbourhoods need to be consi...

POLICY

Coming full circle

By Heather Jameson | 30 April 2025

New Local chief executive Jessica Studdert explains her journey to becoming a localist – and why ...

LEADERSHIP

Riding the hurricane

By Kim Wright | 01 April 2025

Kim Wright sets out four critical shifts needed to integrate the strengths of traditional leader...

PLANNING

Is the 'stick'-led approach in planning reform the best strategy?

By Ben Standing | 23 December 2024

New planning rules feature a heavy presumption in favour of development, but Ben Standing argues ...

FINANCE

Future Forum North: Danger of reorganisation 'distraction'

By Martin Ford | 06 December 2024

Concerns have been raised over the Government’s fiscal plans for local government at The MJ Futur...

POLICY AND POLITICS

Addressing the structural weakness at Whitehall's heart

By Jessica Studdert | 07 November 2024

The new Government ‘has an opportunity to shift the institutions at SW1 to actively seek insight ...

PLANNING

Empower councils to unlock planning

By Martin Ford | 21 October 2024

More powers and resources for local government could help create a more consensual and effective ...

PLANNING

Building consensus, not just houses

By Imran Hashmi | 21 October 2024

Imran Hashmi of New Local explains why forging a consensual approach to planning begins with empo...

WHITEHALL

Three elements will be important for mission-driven government

By Jessica Studdert | 25 June 2024

Jess Studdert sets out the three aspects that will be crucial if mission-driven government is to ...

ELECTIONS

Time to all pull together for a joined-up future

By Heather Jameson | 05 June 2024

Camden LBC leader Georgia Gould – the Labour candidate for Maida Vale and Queen’s Park - wants st...

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frederica-diamanta

Director of Law & Governance

FTE Salary from £92,223 - £112,283 per annum

Sutton is rapidly emerging as a key outer London borough. Apply for this job

Sutton London Borough Council

Assistant Director of Housing

£81,174 – £89,956 per annum (pay award pending), plus relocation support

Reporting to the Director of Housing & Communities, the Assistant Director of Housing will lead York’s Housing portfolio Apply for this job

City of York Council

Head of Highways and Transportation

£86,196

North Tyneside Council is committed to delivering outstanding services to people and places across the borough. Apply for this job

North Tyneside Metropolitan Borough Council