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PEOPLE

New Local chief announces departure

By Martin Ford | 23 February 2024

Adam Lent is to leave the think-tank in May.

WHITEHALL

Axing fund would be 'disastrous,' Hunt warned

By Dan Peters | 22 February 2024

The impact of ending the Household Support Fund would be ‘disastrous,’ urban councils have warned.

BUSINESS

Lack of AI policies could have 'catastrophic consequences'

By Dan Peters | 22 February 2024

More than three out of four UK councils do not have usage policies for artificial intelligence (A...

WHITEHALL

Rowley increases pressure for high-rise crackdown

By Mark Conrad | 21 February 2024

Housing minister Lee Rowley has urged more councils to tackle rogue owners failing to fix problem...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

From 0 to hero on net zero

By Yogita Popat | 20 February 2024

Barnet’s latest Climate Scorecard rating shows what can be achieved in 18 months, including the c...

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

A Faer Point

By Martin Tucker | 20 February 2024

Following last week’s by-election results, Martin Tucker ponders the electoral changing of the gu...

LEVELLING UP, HOUSING AND COMMUNITIES COMMITTEE

MPs question Oflog independence

By Martin Ford | 20 February 2024

MPs have questioned whether the Office for Local Government’s (Oflog) work can be ‘truly independ...

LEGAL

Voter ID legal challenge launched

By Martin Ford | 19 February 2024

A legal challenge has been mounted against the Government over voter ID requirements for elections.

WHITEHALL

Senior Lib Dem calls for permitted development rights review

By Dan Peters | 19 February 2024

A review of permitted development rights (PDRs) should take place before reforms are introduced t...

FINANCE

Heseltine and Clark hit out over LEPs

By Michael Burton | 19 February 2024

Two former Conservative Cabinet ministers have hit out at plans to wind up England’s 39 Local Ent...

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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