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DEVOLUTION

Key amendments stripped from English Devolution Bill

By Martin Ford | 22 April 2026

Ministers have moved to block curbs to their powers under the English Devolution and Community Em...

FINANCE

MPs launch fiscal devolution inquiry

By Martin Ford | 22 April 2026

The All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Local Government has announced an inquiry into fiscal...

REORGANISATION

Sussex: a warning, not an anomaly

By Samer Bagaeen | 15 April 2026

Samer Bagaeen argues it would be comforting to treat ‘paralysis’ on reorganisation in Sussex as a...

ELECTIONS

Reform leads ward coverage in May local elections

By Martin Ford | 13 April 2026

Reform UK will contest all but two wards in May’s local elections, more than any other party.

REORGANISATION

'Hard to see' what underpins LGR other than politics, says Reform

By Ann McGauran | 09 April 2026

Reform UK’s head of government delivery has said it is ‘hard to see’ what lies behind the Govermm...

REORGANISATION

Holding the LGR line?

By Ann McGauran | 09 April 2026

Will reorganisation be delivered ahead of the General Election, and to what extent is the Governm...

WORKFORCE

Conservatives pledge ban on council four-day work weeks

By William Eichler | 08 April 2026

The Conservative Party has vowed to outlaw the practice of local authorities offering four-day wo...

POLITICS

Labour Together says 'big bang' package repairs the contract between councils and residents

By Dan Mead | 08 April 2026

Ahead of the May elections, Labour Together has set out a ‘big bang’ package it says will repair ...

REORGANISATION

LGR and the ominous signs for cross-council working

By Paul Marinko | 02 April 2026

Whether or not counties decide to legally challenge proposals, they are likely now to engage less...

DEVOLUTION

Peers challenge ministerial powers in English Devolution Bill

By Martin Ford | 31 March 2026

Peers have moved to strip ministers of powers to impose changes on combined and strategic authori...

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Programme Delivery Manager

£51,356 - £55,604 per annum

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Devon County Council

Director – Governance (Monitoring Officer)

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There is so much about living and working in the Shetland Islands that sets it apart. Apply for this job

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