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DEVOLUTION

Putting dynamism into devolution: defining the challenge

By Mike Emmerich | 20 August 2026

The prize from devolution is not stronger strategic authorities for their own sake, but places ca...

MANCHESTER

Manchesterism is more than Burnhamism

By By Akash Paun | 07 August 2026

As she takes on the mantle of Manchester mayor, Bev Craig will want to create her own legacy for ...

GOVERNANCE

Don't make politics the enemy of good governance

By Hamida Ali | 06 August 2026

Hamida Ali and Mel Stevens argue politics is not an obstacle to good governance. The challenge is...

PLANNING

Development corporations face planning expertise shortage

By Martin Ford | 04 August 2026

Pooling of staff between councils and development corporations may be required to avoid worsening...

REORGANISATION

Norfolk urges Rayner to halt reorganisation as legal action launched

By Martin Ford | 29 July 2026

Norfolk CC has written to newly-appointed local government secretary Angela Rayner calling for he...

POLICY AND POLITICS

Burnham to boost mayors' spending power

By Martin Ford | 27 July 2026

Prime Minister Andy Burham is preparing to announce a significant boost to mayors’ spending power...

MHCLG

McMahon returns to MHCLG

By Paul Marinko | 23 July 2026

Jim McMahon is returning to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) les...

MHCLG

Eshalomi appointed MHCLG minister

By Paul Marinko | 22 July 2026

Florence Eshalomi has been appointed as Minister of State at the Ministry of Housing, Communities...

IMPROVEMENT

Is public service delivery really dead?

By Ben Page | 22 July 2026

Performance alone does not win public trust. While better outcomes matter, public opinion is shap...

DEVOLUTION

Will Burnham be the hero in history?

By Michael Burton | 16 July 2026

Andy Burnham has the chance to offer hope and opportunity to a sullen population disillusioned wi...

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frederica-diamanta

Executive Director Children and Education / Statutory Director of Children's Services

£153,592 - £168,952

Premium jobShape something new. Change children's lives. Apply for this job

East Surrey

Chief Executive

£205,749 to £224,986

Premium jobNorth Yorkshire Council is seeking an exceptional leader to become our next Chief Executive. Apply for this job

North Yorkshire Council

Chief Officer Place

£129,606

This role is responsible for supporting the Executive Director of Place... Apply for this job

Midlothian Council

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