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WHITEHALL

Tax increases more likely than austerity, says Flanders

By Dan Peters | 15 October 2020

A top economist has predicted that tax increases are more likely than another bout of austerity.

WHITEHALL

Labour would adopt 'local by default' approach

By Dan Peters | 15 October 2020

A Labour government would strike a ‘new settlement between citizens and the state’ and adopt a ‘l...

POLICY AND POLITICS

The enemy of my enemy...

13 October 2020

Politics makes for strange bedfellows.

WHITEHALL

Jenrick dashes county reorganisation hopes

By Dan Peters | 13 October 2020

Local government secretary Robert Jenrick has torpedoed plans for widespread reorganisation beyon...

PLANNING

Planning reforms face wrath of Tory MPs

By Martin Ford | 09 October 2020

Former Prime Minister Theresa May was among the Conservative backbenchers queuing to criticise th...

PUBLIC HEALTH

EXCLUSIVE: Minister moves to head off political rows

By Martin Ford | 06 October 2020

The Government has moved to increase the influence of local political opinions in advance of it c...

PLANNING

Levelling up begins with housing

By Jonathan Webb | 06 October 2020

Cities like Manchester need more say in shaping housing policy, with proper powers and resources ...

FINANCE

Operation Sheridan four released under investigation

By Dan Peters | 06 October 2020

Four sector figures arrested three years ago have been released under investigation following a r...

WHITEHALL

Report calls for government to help stretched local decision-makers

By Dan Peters | 06 October 2020

Ministers must act to ease the worries of stretched local decision-makers amid rising concerns ab...

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

Rough sleeping advisory panel sidelined

By Dan Peters | 05 October 2020

A government-backed advisory panel formed to help eradicate rough sleeping has met just once in t...

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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