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LEGISLATION

Councils have the power to shape national policy

By Alison Potter | 05 May 2026

The Sustainable Communities Acts and the powers to initiate legislation were designed precisely t...

DEVOLUTION

Devo Act: revolution or repetition?

By Sue Griffiths | 05 May 2026

Sue Griffiths explores what the new devolution Act means for communities across England.

ELECTIONS

Sampling voters' sentiments

By Sarah Longlands | 05 May 2026

Growing dissatisfaction is pushing voters away from traditional parties, using elections to expre...

EMPLOYMENT

Sidelining a generation from careers is socially troubling and economically self-defeating

By Nigel Wilcock | 05 May 2026

More than 30% of young people say there are no jobs where they live, and that’s a warning sign fo...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Turning the dial on growth

By Mark Bretton | 01 May 2026

Delivering local growth has just got a lot harder, says Mark Bretton. But he believes Business Bo...

COUNCILLORS

Guiding new councillors on the right path

By Sue Bearman | 30 April 2026

With the sector gearing up on 7 May for the biggest set of elections since the 2024 General Elect...

FINANCE

Making the shift

By Christine Marshall | 30 April 2026

As the sector gears up for a new wave of unitarisation, Christine Marshall reflects on the move f...

POLICY AND POLITICS

Reeves' fiscal devolution must be ambitious and impactful

30 April 2026

Interim head of IPPR North, Mirte Boot, says chancellor Rachel Reeves has offered an opportunity ...

FINANCE

Being on the money with finance recruitment

By By Adele Taylor | 30 April 2026

Finding the right person with the right mix is what matters most when recruiting to local finance...

TRANSFORMATION

Communicating the 'why' in the race to reform

By By Catherine Howe | 30 April 2026

The excitement of being part of a team working with shared purpose faces jeopardy if change isn't...

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frederica-diamanta

Assistant Director for Estate Strategy and Development  

£71,202 - £77,495 per annum

Premium jobWe are seeking an ambitious and strategic leader to join our senior management team as Assistant Director for Estate Strategy & Development. Apply for this job

Derbyshire County Council

Assistant Director Housing

£111,533 to £119,774 plus relocation support

Housing is one of the most high profile and closely scrutinised areas in local government Apply for this job

North Yorkshire Council

Strategic Head of Finance and S151 Officer

Package up to £109,592

As the Section 151 Officer, you will play a key role in supporting the Council through its wider journey.. Apply for this job

Sevenoaks District Council

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