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High time for a statute of local rights

By John Stewart | 05 April 2011

A new constitutional settlement is needed to overcome the command and control attitudes of centra...

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All the news that's fit to print

By Andy Allsopp | 05 April 2011

The decision last week by communities secretary, Eric Pickles, to press on with guidance limiting...

Taxpayers' Alliance publishes 'rich list'

05 April 2011

The Taxpayers’ Alliance continues to stoke the debate over public sector pay.

Business rate devolution supported by nearly all councils

05 April 2011

More than 95% of local authorities want more control over business rates.

Welsh service delivery review claims arrangements are too complex

05 April 2011

A review of local authority service delivery in Wales has concluded that it is too complex.

Budget 2011: Chancellor unveils a budget for private sector growth

05 April 2011

The Government's promised 'Budget for growth' has launched at least 21 Enterprise Zones to boost ...

CLG committee attacks regional planning abolition

04 April 2011

The Government's abolition of regional spatial strategies has been attacked by a cross-party grou...

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Is more 'localism' just a cloak for less democracy?

By Gareth Daniel | 30 March 2011

Gareth Daniel suggests we are beginning to see a deliberate erosion of long-established democrati...

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So much for the Centralism Bill's aims

By John Stewart | 21 January 2011

Despite its name, centralism reigns in the Localism Bill, with ministers believing local authorit...

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To whom is the chief executive responsible

By John Stewart | 13 October 2010

Is a chief executive responsible, as in the past, to the council, or to the executive – or both? ...

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frederica-diamanta

Interim Head of Commissioning (Children & Families)

£71,513 - £80,593

You will play a pivotal role in developing sustainable, high-quality services while building strong partnerships across health, education, social care Apply for this job

North Yorkshire Council

Director of Governance and Civic Services

c£130,000

As the Council’s statutory Monitoring Officer, you will champion strong governance and integrity Apply for this job

London Borough of Merton

Chief Digital & Data Officer

£90,743 - £102,584

You will lead development of our strategy a broad digital, data and technology service and influence how we use data, insight, automation and AI Apply for this job

Dorset Council

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