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ECONOMIC GROWTH

Skills devolution key to levelling up

By Martin Ford | 05 July 2021

A panel of experts brought together by the Localis think-tank discussed how to bring about econom...

FINANCE

Sevenoaks to halt support for leisure operator

By Martin Ford | 02 July 2021

Sevenoaks DC is poised to halt financial support to the operator of its leisure facilities, which...

FINANCE

Social housing shortage blamed for rising bed and breakfast use

By Dan Peters | 02 July 2021

Rising numbers of people who are homeless are being placed in bed and breakfasts due to a severe ...

CLIMATE CHANGE

Call for recognition of councils' role in net zero strategy

By Martin Ford | 02 July 2021

A group of local government, environmental and research organisations has called for powers and r...

BUSINESS

Croydon to keep hold of loss-making property development firm

By Dan Peters | 02 July 2021

Croydon LBC is expected to keep hold of its property development firm Brick by Brick after reject...

WHITEHALL

Slough becomes second council to issue Section 114 in a year

By Dan Peters | 01 July 2021

Slough Council has become the second local authority in less than a year to issue a dreaded Secti...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Levelling up funds risk 'amplifying regional inequalities'

By Martin Ford | 01 July 2021

A new report from the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) is critical o...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Ofsted - Newham's quality of social work practice is improving

By Ann McGauran | 01 July 2021

The quality of social work practice in Newham is improving, but the pace of change has been affec...

FINANCE

Government asks CIPFA to review eight councils

By Martin Ford | 01 July 2021

Eight councils granted ‘exceptional support’ from the Government are to undergo independent revie...

ENVIRONMENT

Bin lorry driver shortage at 'crisis point'

By Martin Ford | 30 June 2021

A shortage of 100,000 heavy goods vehicle drivers has disrupted bin collections across the country.

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frederica-diamanta

Chief of Staff

up to £126,615

We’re transforming services with ambition and community at the heart of our work. Apply for this job

Borough Council of King's Lynn and West Norfolk

Director of People

£108,697 - £117,998

As a leader at Lancashire County Council, you’ll join an authority with real scale, courageous ambition and deep pride in place. Apply for this job

Lancashire County Council

Director of Strategy and Transformation

£108,697 - £117,998

As a leader at Lancashire County Council, you’ll join an authority with real scale, courageous ambition and deep pride in place. Apply for this job

Lancashire County Council