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ECONOMIC GROWTH

The state we're in is one of déjà vu

By Heather Jameson | 10 January 2023

We need to talk about the state of the state, and confront the crucial issue of how we pay for pu...

FINANCE

Time to get serious about inclusive growth

By Ben Lucas | 10 January 2023

Despite the problems confronting local places, Ben Lucas believes there are grounds for optimism.

SOLACE

So many failures looks like carelessness, as Oscar Wilde almost said

By Abdool Kara | 10 January 2023

Some combination of senior councillors and officers is at fault when it comes to council failures...

PLANNING

The planning system needs more resources to thrive

By Cllr Sam Chapman-Allen | 10 January 2023

It isn’t so much the planning system that is broken – more the housing delivery system, says Cllr...

FINANCE

A review of funding is essential

By Patrick Melia | 10 January 2023

The repeatedly late publication of the provisional local government finance settlement is deeply ...

RECRUITMENT

A resurgent yet challenging market

By Ben Cox | 10 January 2023

Penna’s Ben Cox looks at key data and insights into the executive talent market spanning the last...

FINANCE

The political campaign starts now

By Jonathan Carr-West | 09 January 2023

The looming General Election means we’re unlikely to see radical progress in social care, local g...

WHITEHALL

Public service reform is back on the table

By Jessica Studdert | 09 January 2023

Jessica Studdert says public sector reform is back on the agenda and could make room for a more n...

HEALTH

A statement of caution and retreat

By Charlotte Alldritt | 05 January 2023

Rishi Sunak’s 2023 priorities speech lacked detail, says Charlotte Alldritt.

HOMELESSNESS

How can technology help tackle homelessness?

By Seb Barker | 05 January 2023

Seb Barker says it is crucial we adopt a person-centric approach to tackling homelessness, and he...

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frederica-diamanta

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

Director of Infrastructure

£133,234

Tees Valley Combined Authority is seeking an experienced, strategic individual to lead the Infrastructure Directorate. Apply for this job

Tees Valley Combined Authority

Joint Health Commissioning Manager

£59008 - £62422

About UsOxfordshire Cou... Apply for this job

Oxfordshire County Council