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POLICY AND POLITICS

Burnham promises to give councils more powers as Rayner returns to replace Reed

By Neil Merrick | 20 July 2026

Andy Burnham has promised to give councils greater powers to tackle problems such as rough sleepi...

POLICY AND POLITICS

Legal shadow looms over reorganisation decision day

By Dan Peters | 15 July 2026

Several councils due to receive ministerial decisions on their local government reorganisation pr...

POLICY AND POLITICS

Street: Fiscal devolution is next breakthrough

By Joe Lepper | 13 July 2026

Fiscal devolution for the regions should be a priority of Andy Burnham’s first Budget, according ...

POLICY AND POLITICS

Government urged to 'think again' on removing local authorities from ICBs

By Lee Peart | 13 July 2026

The Government has been urged to reconsider plans to remove the statutory right for local governm...

POLICY AND POLITICS

Key Cities elects new chair

By Paul Marinko | 10 July 2026

The leader of Medway Council, Cllr Vince Maple, has been elected chair of the Key Cities network.

DEVOLUTION

Minister: Devolution now default position

By Dan Peters | 09 July 2026

Local government minister Baroness Taylor of Stevenage has claimed devolution is ‘now established...

POLICY AND POLITICS

Manchesterism and the future of local government reform

By Graeme McDonald | 09 July 2026

Graeme McDonald explains why meaningful devolution requires fiscal reform, stronger partnerships ...

POLICY AND POLITICS

Government to strengthen planned child protection authority

By Joe Lepper | 07 July 2026

The Government is to strengthen the powers of its long-promised child protection authority follow...

DEVOLUTION

Devolution: How Burnham can convert ambition into more practical, sustainable action

By Nathan Yeowell | 07 July 2026

Nathan Yeowell sets out how prospective Prime Minister Andy Burnham can turn his devolution visio...

EDUCATION

Education secretary writes to councils over 'phantom NEETs'

By William Eichler | 02 July 2026

Councils across England have been put on notice by education secretary Bridget Phillipson, who is...

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frederica-diamanta

Group Leader- Planning Policy and Strategy

£54,495 to £58,462

As the Planning Policy and Strategy Group Leader, you will have specific responsibility for directing and overall management Apply for this job

Kirklees Metropolitan Council

Service Manager, Early Help and Best Start in Life

£60,532 - £63,895 per annum

Are you an inspiring leader with a passion for improving outcomes for children and families? Apply for this job

Gloucestershire County Council

Damp Surveyor

PO4 - £49,056 to £52,194

We are seeking an experienced Damp Surveyor to join our Housing and Safer Communities department. Apply for this job

Royal Borough of Greenwich

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