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WHITEHALL
Fresh wave of devolution could reduce regional inequalities, says report
By Martin Ford | 27 February 2024
An overhaul of the local government system and a fresh wave of devolution have been put forward a...
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...
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Armed Forces Commissioner
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Executive Director Finance, Governance and Assets (s151)
£153,592 - £168,952
Local government in Surrey is being reshaped for the first time in more than 50 years. Apply for this job
- Cornwall silent on exit payments after chief executive and finance boss quit
- Local government reorganisation: A genuine pause creates the conditions for a decision
- Rowlands set to stay on until 2028
- Government told of rising complaints at Dudley after Best Value exit
- Debate on unitary council size intensifies ahead of Government review
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