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SOCIAL CARE

Now councils really are stripped to the core in a crisis

By Heather Jameson | 25 March 2020

Local authorities are rising to the challenge with a range of short-term fixes that will carry th...

SOCIAL CARE

Corbynism triumphs just as he leaves the political stage

By Michael Burton | 25 March 2020

The country has 'gone Corbynite', says Michael Burton, and the public has rediscovered its love o...

LOCAL DEMOCRACY

How are councils responding the COVID-19 crisis?

By Neil McInroy | 24 March 2020

CLES is collecting details of local authorities’ innovative and exceptional measures to support p...

FINANCE

When this is all over we will be different

By Tracie Langley | 24 March 2020

Interim chief operating officer at Cornwall Council, Tracie Langley, views her leadership role as...

COUNTY COUNCILS' NETWORK

We will see the very best of local councils

By Simon Edwards | 23 March 2020

During the COVID-19 pandemic, counties are ‘doing what they have done in an understated way for s...

HEALTH

Working together in tough times

By Dr Justin Varney | 23 March 2020

Director of Public Health at Birmingham City Council Dr Justin Varney outlines how the city is co...

SOCIAL CARE

Councils need a breathing space

By Ian Miller | 23 March 2020

Councils’ priorities are now focused on fighting coronavirus, says Ian Miller – and this urgently...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Jenrick urges councils not to delay on coronavirus spending

By Dan Peters | 17 March 2020

Local government secretary Robert Jenrick this week urged council leaders not to put off decision...

PUBLIC HEALTH

Public health funding boosted almost 5%

By Martin Ford | 17 March 2020

Councils will receive public health grants totalling £3.3bn next year, the Government has announced.

LOCAL DEMOCRACY

Plans drawn up for remote meetings

By Heather Jameson | 16 March 2020

Plans to let local authorities conduct their council meetings remotely are being considered by th...

frederica-diamanta

Director of People

£108,697 - £117,998

As a leader at Lancashire County Council, you’ll join an authority with real scale, courageous ambition and deep pride in place. Apply for this job

Lancashire County Council

Director of Strategy and Transformation

£108,697 - £117,998

As a leader at Lancashire County Council, you’ll join an authority with real scale, courageous ambition and deep pride in place. Apply for this job

Lancashire County Council

Highway Design and Construction Manager

Grade N, scp50 £62,443 to scp53 £65,663 per annum, plus essential car user allowance

We embrace AI to enhance our operations and to innovate our services. Apply for this job

Bolton Council

frederica-diamanta

Director of People

£108,697 - £117,998

As a leader at Lancashire County Council, you’ll join an authority with real scale, courageous ambition and deep pride in place. Apply for this job

Lancashire County Council

Director of Strategy and Transformation

£108,697 - £117,998

As a leader at Lancashire County Council, you’ll join an authority with real scale, courageous ambition and deep pride in place. Apply for this job

Lancashire County Council

Highway Design and Construction Manager

Grade N, scp50 £62,443 to scp53 £65,663 per annum, plus essential car user allowance

We embrace AI to enhance our operations and to innovate our services. Apply for this job

Bolton Council