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WHITEHALL

Burnham: Devolution is our best hope

By Dan Peters | 06 September 2018

Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham has argued that devolution ‘offers the best hope of making ...

COHESION

Immigration benefits lost due to cuts

By Martin Ford | 28 August 2018

Government cuts to councils have meant the economic benefits of migration are being lost, new res...

ADULT SOCIAL CARE

Ending free movement would have 'devastating consequences'

By Dan Peters | 22 August 2018

Ending freedom of movement after Brexit would have devastating consequences for elderly and disab...

WHITEHALL

IFS: Poorer areas could lose out from fair funding review

By Michael Burton | 22 August 2018

Recent spending cuts could distort any objective analysis of need in the fair funding review mean...

WHITEHALL

Ups and downs for districts

By Ian Miller | 21 August 2018

Ian Miller gives an overview of the latest decisions and indecisions to affect district councils.

POLICY AND POLITICS

Is local government falling out of love with mayors?

By Paul Wheeler | 21 August 2018

If local government is to have a future, we need to be more confident in supporting directly-elec...

WHITEHALL

Brokenshire admits knowledge gap

By Dan Peters | 21 August 2018

James Brokenshire has admitted the Government does not know the councils that have not undergone ...

WHITEHALL

LGA to undertake comprehensive chiefs' survey for first time in nine years

By Dan Peters | 21 August 2018

Smith Square is to update its knowledge of chief executives and chief officers by organising a co...

WHITEHALL

Raynes bags combined authority post

By Mark Conrad | 20 August 2018

Smith Square’s former head of programmes, Paul Raynes, is to join the team of directors at the ne...

HUMAN RESOURCES

Are council chiefs much different from football managers?

By Blair McPherson | 17 August 2018

Blair McPherson looks at the delicate relationship between council leaders and chief executives a...

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frederica-diamanta

Team Manager - Advanced Practice Leads - WMF2362e

£51,356 - £52,413

We have a rare and exciting opportunity, due to an internal promotion, to not only join, but lead our team of Advanced Practice Leads. Apply for this job

Westmorland and Furness Council

Development Management Service Manager - WMF2347e

£65,873 - £68,775

We have an excellent opportunity for an experienced and motivated Development Management Service Manager. Apply for this job

Westmorland and Furness Council

Transformation Director

£100,000 - £105,243 (Grade ED1), with potential market supplement dependent on experience

Premium jobThis is a pivotal opportunity to shape the future direction of the Council Apply for this job

Cherwell District Council