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LEPs are proving slow to start

By Dermott Calpin | 31 October 2011

One year after their launch, a new study from Centre for Cities questions the establishment and l...

The localisation of business rates

By Paul Woods | 31 October 2011

Paul Woods says there needs to be a more open and informed debate about the impact of changes to ...

Whitehall employment update

By Michael Burton | 31 October 2011

While local government employment is showing the sharpest fall in five years, what is the picture...

CSJ report says schools must pay more effort to helping disruptive pupils

By Michael Burton | 13 September 2011

A study by the Centre for Social Justice says too many schools are avoiding hard challenges.

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Latest English council spending figures

By Michael Burton | 02 September 2011

Michael Burton looks at the latest annual statistics from the DCLG.

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The government sets out plans for councils to retain business rate income

By Michael Burton | 22 July 2011

The latest consultation report from the resource review proposes to let councils retain some of t...

Opening up the White Paper on open public services

By Michael Burton | 22 July 2011

The White Paper has distinct Blairite tones but sets the direction of travel for public services ...

Dilnot commission on funding of care and support

By Jonathan Werran | 12 July 2011

Jonathan Werran assesses the impact and reaction to the Dilnot commission on social care.

Where now for Localism?

By Heather Jameson | 12 July 2011

The Communities and Local Government select committee report on localism raises some searching qu...

DCLG issues rebuttal of Localism Bill 'myths'

By Michael Burton | 13 June 2011

The DCLG has produced a list of what it calls ‘myths’ about the Localism Bill aired by critics du...

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frederica-diamanta

Executive Director of Place and Customer

up to £179,404 per annum

Shape the Future of Essex. Drive climate action. Deliver for our communities. Apply for this job

Essex County Council

Director of Social Work and Social Care

£100,731 to £104,625

You will join a values-driven senior leadership team, providing visible and responsive leadership. Apply for this job

Trafford Council

Housing Ombudsman

£130,095 per annum, negotiable based on experience.

The Housing Ombudsman Service allows colleagues to choose if they wish to work in the London office, from home or a hybrid of the two Apply for this job

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