ECONOMIC GROWTH

Think-tank finds austerity holding back Northern Powerhouse

By Martin Ford | 21 June 2019

Increased devolution is needed to ensure the success of the agenda, the IPPR North think-tank has...

PLANNING

'Radical shake-up' for planning

By Dan Peters | 21 June 2019

The Scottish Government has hailed a ‘radical shake-up’ after the passing of the Planning Bill ye...

WHITEHALL

Combined strategy call to tackle homelessness

By Ann McGauran | 20 June 2019

The Government should commit to a coherent combined housing and homelessness strategy, a report p...

HEALTH

Knowing when to 'nudge'

By Jim McManus | 18 June 2019

Jim McManus outlines how to navigate ‘that nudge thing’ – behavioural economics, insights and sci...

WHITEHALL

EXCLUSIVE: £95k exit cap regulations are 'lawyers' charter to print money'

By Dan Peters | 17 June 2019

Government regulations introducing a £95,000 cap on local government exit payments are a ‘lawyers...

WHITEHALL

Civil service chief calls for more cross-Whitehall working

By Michael Burton | 14 June 2019

Whitehall chief Sir Mark Sedwill has called for more cross-boundary working among civil servants ...

FINANCE

No new cash for Greater Manchester local industrial strategy

By Dan Peters | 14 June 2019

A former senior civil servant and council chief has questioned the impact of Greater Manchester’s...

WHITEHALL

Call for Liverpool intervention after mayoral review frustration

By Dan Peters | 12 June 2019

Liverpool City Council’s Lib Dem leader has called for the Government to intervene after he claim...

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

It's a good time to lobby

By Dan Corry | 12 June 2019

Dan Corry says that while the policy world is currently in something of a stasis lock, politicall...

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

LGA's own leadership race is underway

By Heather Jameson | 11 June 2019

The Local Government Association’s very own leadership election is underway with three Conservati...

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Head of Housing

£64,241 to £74,525 (plus car allowance)

We are currently seeking a new Head of Housing to lead a number of key service areas Apply for this job

North West Leicestershire District Council

Director of People

£80,287 – subject to skills and experience

Bolton Cares is on an exciting journey of transformation and growth and we’re looking for a dynamic, people-focused leader to help shape our future. Apply for this job

Bolton Cares

Director of Finance (Strategy) – deputy S151

up to £125k

Nottingham is a bold, vibrant, and exciting Core City at the heart of the UK, alive with potential and ambition. Apply for this job

Nottingham City Council