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LOCAL DEMOCRACY

Scrutiny: The lion yet to roar

By Professor Colin Copus | 10 March 2015

Local councillors not in executive positions need more effective powers to examine local authorit...

WHITEHALL

Parishes answer planning problems

By Elisabeth Skinner | 05 March 2015

James Derounian and Elisabeth Skinner advocate local authority and community involvement – all at...

ASSET MANAGEMENT

Game-changing transformation

By Matthew Ellis | 05 March 2015

Staffordshire police and crime commissioner Matthew Ellis outlines how better use of technology, ...

LOCAL DEMOCRACY

Getting back on track

By Heather Jameson | 03 March 2015

In the week the secretary of state announced the commissioners hired to turn around troubled Roth...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Going south can be profitable

By Cllr Gordon Keymer | 03 March 2015

In recent weeks, chief secretary to the Treasury Danny Alexander, called on cities to ‘step forwa...

HEALTH

A healthy new direction or a costly gamble?

By Ros Ashcfort | 03 March 2015

Judith Barnes and Ros Ashcroft examine the legal and constitutional implictions of Greater Manche...

FINANCE

Will lack of cash cripple the Care Act?

By Dan Peters | 03 March 2015

The Care Act has been hailed as a welcome framework for the 21st century, but directors of adult ...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Why Birmingham and Manchester lead the international pack

By Keith Brooks | 26 February 2015

Keith Brooks explains why Birmingham and Manchester have shot up the international rankings, and ...

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

Putting the genie back in the bottle

By Chris Waterman | 25 February 2015

Chris Waterman writes on recent developments that have put personal, social, health and economic ...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Eastern promise

By Dan Peters | 25 February 2015

Through its wider vision and approach to growth and prosperity, East Midlands Councils has proved...

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frederica-diamanta

Chief Executive

up to £165,000

Premium jobEbbsfleet is one of the UK’s most ambitious regeneration projects, a 21st-century Garden City Apply for this job

Ebbsfleet Development Corporation

Assistant Director Strategy & Community Regeneration

£100,592 - £106,591 per annum

Premium jobNewcastle is a city fast gaining a reputation for its innovation and progress. Apply for this job

Newcastle City Council

Service Manager – Commercial Development

Up to £57,800 plus relocation package up to £8,000

We have two exciting opportunities to join our forward-thinking team. Apply for this job

Ashfield District Council