Building consensus, not just houses
PLANNING

Building consensus, not just houses

By Imran Hashmi | 21 October 2024

Imran Hashmi of New Local explains why forging a consensual approach to planning begins with empowering councils.

AUTUMN BUDGET

All eyes on the Budget

By Cllr Sir Stephen Houghton | 17 October 2024

The hope is that the Budget may finally mark the beginning of some certainty for local government...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Warm words but little in the way of answers

By Heather Jameson | 17 October 2024

Following the previous government’s focus on levelling up, the new regime is still showing its lo...

INVESTMENT

We might be about to hit a sweet spot on regional growth

By By Zoë Billingham | 17 October 2024

Zoë Billingham says not only do our mayors and local leaders hold many of the levers of growth – ...

AUTUMN BUDGET

Our eight priorities for the Budget

By Louise Gittins | 17 October 2024

The Local Government Association is urging Government to use the Budget and Spending Review to ca...

WORKFORCE

We work hard to make sure we're the best employer we can be

By By Sheila Oxtoby | 17 October 2024

Focusing on staff is critical when financial challenges can often mean investment in them is depr...

FINANCE

On funding, let's not lose sight of the smaller stuff

By By Nicole Wood | 17 October 2024

There are many straightforward changes the Government could make to give councils more freedom to...

PERFORMANCE

Solace, strategy and cash-strapped councils

By Heather Jameson | 17 October 2024

Perhaps the true measure of local government is inclusive growth – the ability to build the prosp...

POLICY AND POLITICS

A mission-led government: The key to tackling regional inequality

By Rob Turner | 17 October 2024

Grant Thornton believes its Missions Index can serve as a tool to foster a common understanding o...

SOLACE SUMMIT

Put in the investment to build better resilience

By Kath O'Dwyer | 17 October 2024

Kath O’Dwyer says central government must realise that operating local government ‘on a shoestrin...

SOLACE SUMMIT

Pointing towards a brighter partnership

By Matt Prosser | 17 October 2024

As delegates gather in Manchester for the Solace Summit, Matt Prosser says the relationship reset...

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Director of Corporate Services (Section 151 Officer)

£107,129 - £125,721 (including 15% uplift for statutory duties)

We are now on the lookout for an exceptional leader to join our Senior Leadership Team. Apply for this job

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Libraries Strategy and Improvement Manager

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Working at Liverpool City Council provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents Apply for this job

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£53,775 - £55,963

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