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FINANCE

Essex challenges evidence base for Basildon unitary bid

By Martin Ford | 12 February 2020

Essex CC’s leader has questioned the benefits of Basildon BC’s pursuit of unitary status.

SKILLS

Government must now connect with the 'just about managing'

By Paul Wheeler | 05 February 2020

This government has made many commitments, especially to the new Tory heartlands of the Midlands ...

CLIMATE CHANGE

'Local works best'

By Tom Riordan | 28 January 2020

The fact that devolution hasn’t happened yet across Yorkshire ‘isn’t for the want of trying’, say...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

The first big test for Boris from the Northern Powerhouse

By Michael Burton | 22 January 2020

The real test for the new Government is how much more power it is prepared to devolve to the Midl...

LOCAL DEMOCRACY

How to make a citizens' assembly work for you

By James Moody | 21 January 2020

Want to commission a citizens’ assembly? Here, three councils say ‘go for it’. But there’s a lot ...

EDUCATION

Medway caves after Ombudsman rap

By Dan Peters | 16 January 2020

Medway Council has finally accepted the recommendations in a Local Government Ombudsman public in...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

OECD will say our over-centralised system holds places back

By Cllr Judith Blake | 14 January 2020

Core Cities has commissioned the OECD to put together a new and radical report into putting in pl...

ENVIRONMENT

It's party time

By Paul Marinko | 03 December 2019

With just a week to polling day, the race to form the next Government is nearly over. Here Paul M...

LOCAL DEMOCRACY

Cambridge takes lead on citizens' assemblies

By Martin Ford | 20 November 2019

The work of a citizens’ assembly in Cambridge is to become a showcase for other councils looking ...

ENVIRONMENT

Nearly 100 flood warnings in place for South Yorkshire

By Ann McGauran | 08 November 2019

A major incident has been declared in Sheffield today, with nearly 100 flood alerts and warnings ...

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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