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ECONOMIC GROWTH

Hidden problems of devo start to emerge

By Sam Clayden | 08 March 2016

The consequences of devolution should be allowed to run their course but highlight a bigger probl...

HUMAN RESOURCES

Government reveals 'serious' gender equality bid for public sector

By Thomas Bridge | 08 March 2016

Cabinet Office minister Matt Hancock has vowed to take ‘serious’ action on gender equality in pub...

COUNCILLORS

Number of women leaders is 'woeful'

By Heather Jameson | 08 March 2016

The number of women council leaders is ‘woefully’ low and we need to do more to support them, wom...

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

Sector calls for power to raise business rates

By Sam Clayden | 08 March 2016

Local authority representatives have called for extended powers to raise the multiplier as part o...

WHITEHALL

9 in 10 Northern Powerhouse department mandarins work in London

By Dan Peters | 08 March 2016

Nine in 10 core policy civil servants working for the Government department in charge of the Nort...

REORGANISATION

Unitary plans are 'old hat' - claims chief

By Heather Jameson | 08 March 2016

Northamptonshire CC and its districts are looking at plans to go unitary after local MPs called o...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

More devolution to fast-growth cities needed

By Tom Bridge | 08 March 2016

Britain’s five ‘fast-growth cities’ need to be higher on the devolution agenda or risk economic s...

WHITEHALL

Lewis suggests changes to Sunday trading plans

By William Eichler | 07 March 2016

Councils will be able to ‘draw a red line’ around town centres to ensure high street shops benefi...

FINANCE

Cameron told of 'giant disconnect' between Whitehall and councils

By Dan Peters | 07 March 2016

The ‘giant disconnect’ between central and local government has been criticised by a senior finan...

EUROPEN UNION

Councillors sign up to stay in the EU

By Heather Jameson | 07 March 2016

A group of 40 leading Conservative councillors have written to the Daily Telegraph in support of ...

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Children's Social Workers - Family Help Service

Up to £52,767 per annum (subject to experience) p

Are you a passionate and experienced Social Worker ready to change lives and shape futures? Apply for this job

London Borough of Richmond upon Thames and London Borough of Wandsworth

Children's Social Workers - Children Looked After

Up to £52,767 per annum (subject to experience) p

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London Borough of Richmond upon Thames and London Borough of Wandsworth

Director of Business Solutions

£133,234

This is a unique opportunity to play a central role in shaping the region’s economic future and driving long-term prosperity. Apply for this job

Tees Valley Combined Authority

frederica-diamanta

Children's Social Workers - Family Help Service

Up to £52,767 per annum (subject to experience) p

Are you a passionate and experienced Social Worker ready to change lives and shape futures? Apply for this job

London Borough of Richmond upon Thames and London Borough of Wandsworth

Children's Social Workers - Children Looked After

Up to £52,767 per annum (subject to experience) p

Are you a passionate and experienced Social Worker ready to change lives and shape futures? Apply for this job

London Borough of Richmond upon Thames and London Borough of Wandsworth

Director of Business Solutions

£133,234

This is a unique opportunity to play a central role in shaping the region’s economic future and driving long-term prosperity. Apply for this job

Tees Valley Combined Authority