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ECONOMIC GROWTH

Place is the crucial lens

By Jonathan Carr-West | 23 June 2021

Dr Jonathan Carr-West looks at how we might make levelling up and devolution work together.

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

We must stop the Treasury tail wagging the Government dog

By Graeme McDonald | 23 June 2021

Graeme McDonald senses 'much of Whitehall has a greater understanding of our challenges than for ...

FINANCE

Where did it all go wrong on audit?

By Lorna Baxter | 23 June 2021

Lorna Baxter says we need to be able to show taxpayers how we have spent their money and that pro...

ENVIRONMENT

Embracing a greener tourism economy in Great Yarmouth

By Sheila Oxtoby | 22 June 2021

Great Yarmouth is engaged with European partners and Norfolk CC on working towards a greener tour...

CLIMATE CHANGE

Cities are not mere delivery agents for nations

By Cllr Nick Forbes | 22 June 2021

All the global cities at the first 'G7 U7' summit were on the frontline during the pandemic, says...

ENVIRONMENT

Time to get serious about air quality

By Mark Nichols | 17 June 2021

When it comes to air quality it is local authorities’ duty to go above and beyond simple complian...

MANAGEMENT

Taking bold action for communities

By Chris Naylor | 16 June 2021

‘Bold, public, political leadership’ with many forms of ‘listening’ as a critical feature has bee...

FINANCE

Budgeting in volatile times

By Gary Fielding | 16 June 2021

As we transition to a post-COVID world, councils are going to have to ‘learn quickly in real time...

ADULT SOCIAL CARE

Councils are owed certainty on funding

By Meg Hillier | 16 June 2021

The Public Accounts Committee has published its fifth annual report. Chair Meg Hillier says there...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Tackling the social care talent deficit

By Philip Emms | 16 June 2021

The development of the future leaders within councils, be that in children’s services or elsewher...

frederica-diamanta

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

Highway Design and Construction Manager

Grade N, scp50 £62,443 to scp53 £65,663 per annum, plus essential car user allowance

We embrace AI to enhance our operations and to innovate our services. Apply for this job

Bolton Council

frederica-diamanta

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

Highway Design and Construction Manager

Grade N, scp50 £62,443 to scp53 £65,663 per annum, plus essential car user allowance

We embrace AI to enhance our operations and to innovate our services. Apply for this job

Bolton Council