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WHITEHALL

Charting the lost decade

By Michael Burton | 01 March 2023

Economist Paul Johnson pulls no punches in his new book on the public finances which charts Gover...

DEVOLUTION

The Government needs to be bold on devo to ensure levelling up success

By Rosie Lockwood | 01 March 2023

Rosie Lockwood says a single grant for mayoral combined authorities could pave the way for a more...

WHITEHALL

Braverman lobbied over asylum placement warning

By Mark Conrad | 28 February 2023

Sector figures have held talks with the home secretary over Whitehall’s asylum policy weeks after...

DEVOLUTION

Levelling up Bill 'insulting' to districts

By Martin Ford | 28 February 2023

Peers have called for greater recognition of district councils in combined county authorities (CC...

WHITEHALL

Gove: Devolution will fuel post-Brexit renewal

By Mark Conrad | 28 February 2023

Levelling up secretary Michael Gove has reiterated his long-term commitment to devolving powers t...

WHITEHALL

Qualifications likely for housing directors amid Gove push

By Paul Marinko | 27 February 2023

Council housing directors are likely to be expected to gain an ‘appropriate’ qualification after ...

FINANCE

Ruling party fails to pass budget

By Martin Ford | 24 February 2023

The Labour administration of Edinburgh City Council has failed to get its budget passed.

BUSINESS

Former minister in affordable housing push

By Dan Peters | 23 February 2023

Thousands of new affordable homes could be created under a Bill that would hand councils more con...

WHITEHALL

Conservative 'darling' interviewed

By Paul Marinko | 23 February 2023

The latest Our World is Local podcast features an interview with the leader of Stoke-on-Trent Cit...

HEALTH

Bed blocking down by just 3% a month on from £250m plan

By Paul Marinko | 22 February 2023

The Government’s £250m initiative to speed up hospital discharges reduced the number of bed block...

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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