ECONOMIC GROWTH

The growth conundrum

By Paul Marinko | 04 February 2025

Sector experts say that while the chancellor’s speech put a welcome emphasis on mayoral combined ...

FISCAL DEVOLUTION

The great fiscal debate

By Martin Ford | 30 January 2025

Ministers have withstood calls for fiscal devolution, but with local government finances in crisi...

ASYLUM

Addressing asylum

By Paul Marinko | 22 January 2025

Paul Marinko looks at the outlook for asylum accommodation and finds that, despite complex challe...

REORGANISATION

The Big Reshuffle

By Paul Marinko | 13 January 2025

Throughout the UK, local government reorganisation is gathering momentum, with significantly mor...

LOCAL GOVERNMENT

Goodbye to all that

By Martin Ford | 20 December 2024

Ann McGauran and Martin Ford take a look back at the highs and lows of a pacy and action-packed y...

DEVOLUTION

Powering up public services

By Heather Jameson | 17 December 2024

The White Paper on English devolution is finally here, with the overarching aim of shifting power...

DEVOLUTION

The dangers of reshuffling the deck

By Professor John Denham | 11 December 2024

Will the White Paper create a further divide in the devolution geography, asks Professor John Den...

REGENERATION

Regeneration: Fade to grey

By David Blackman | 04 December 2024

David Blackman takes a look at the possible implications of the Government’s green belt shake-up ...

NCASC 24

Keeping children local

By Ann McGauran | 03 December 2024

Could Regional Care Cooperatives offer a future solution to the problems of a lack of suitable ch...

FUNDING

Let the funding battle commence

By Paul Marinko | 02 December 2024

The Government’s latest policy statement signals its intent to address the sector’s funding imbal...

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frederica-diamanta

Assistant Director, Property and Facilities Services

£99,174

We are looking to appoint an outstanding Assistant Director of Property and Facilities Services. Apply for this job

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council

Head of Inclusion (Education)

£81,367 to £91,933

Bristol is a unique and modern city, with a rich history and tapestry of vibrant and diverse communities that make it a great place to live. Apply for this job

Bristol City Council

Head of Safeguarding (Children & Families)

£81,803

This is a pivotal leadership role with a clear mission: to support, develop and drive forward our Family Safeguarding Apply for this job

Hertfordshire County Council