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POLICY AND POLITICS

Stronger Things: Real interest in community power at the top of Labour

By Ann McGauran | 04 June 2024

There is ‘real interest and engagement’ among Labour politicians nationally in community power al...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Growth at heart of LGA White Paper

By Martin Ford | 03 June 2024

The LGA has called for powers and funding so that councils can take a leading role in driving inc...

WHITEHALL

Ministers urged to reform Gift Aid

By Mark Conrad | 03 June 2024

Gift Aid donations should vary by region and be targeted at tackling local inequalities, a think-...

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

Lib Dems in public health cuts reversal pledge

By Dan Peters | 03 June 2024

The Lib Dems have pledged a £1bn-a-year investment to reverse cuts to the public health grant.

FINANCE

Rayner accusation after police drop probe

By Dan Peters | 29 May 2024

Shadow communities secretary Angela Rayner has hit out at the Conservatives’ ‘desperate tactics’ ...

FINANCE

Reeves: No return to austerity

By Dan Peters | 29 May 2024

Shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves said there will be no return to austerity under a Labour Government.

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

Brum boss search still on track

By Heather Jameson | 29 May 2024

The pace of improvement at Birmingham City Council could be hampered by the surprise General Elec...

WHITEHALL

Money matters

By Rob Whiteman | 29 May 2024

As I retire from my position as the chief executive of Chartered Institute of Public Finance and ...

HUMAN RESOURCES

EXCLUSIVE: Basildon restructure impacted by change to council leadership

By Paul Marinko | 29 May 2024

An ongoing senior management restructure at Basildon Council has been thrown into disarray after ...

HOMELESSNESS

The MJ Comment: Election starting pistol shoots down all action

By Heather Jameson | 28 May 2024

Too much of the everyday process of running the country gets paused while national politicians co...

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frederica-diamanta

Chief Operating Officer (Section 151 Officer)

£135,406-£171,760

Shape the future of one of the UK’s most ambitious and distinctive places. Apply for this job

Cornwall Council

Director of Children and Young People’s Services

£171,760

Are you ready to lead one of the UK’s most ambitious and high-performing children’s services? Apply for this job

Durham County Council

Solicitor

£58899 - £66693 per annum

Help shape fair, transparent contracts that deliver value for money and protect vital public services for our residents.Help shape fair, transparent c Apply for this job

The Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea Council