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LOCAL DEMOCRACY

The case for virtual meetings

By Jackie Weaver | 27 April 2021

Jackie Weaver – star of Handforth Parish Council’s viral meeting – argues the case for stepping o...

DEVOLUTION

Why the rush to create unitary authorities?

By Paul Shevlin | 27 April 2021

Paul Shevlin says councils were 'dangled the carrot of devolution, but that now appears to have b...

CLIMATE CHANGE

Cities are core to driving post-COVID recovery

By Cllr Nick Forbes | 27 April 2021

Core Cities is planning a virtual event next month - G7 C7 - 'that will bring together city net...

HIGHWAYS

Time to cut ties with the pandemic power grab

By Claire Fox | 27 April 2021

As the restrictions of the latest lockdown are eased, Claire Fox asks whether councils are clingi...

LOCAL DEMOCRACY

Local government must retain its 'sovereignty'

By Arianna Giovannini | 27 April 2021

Local government has been repeatedly reformed, reshaped and hollowed out, says Arianna Giovannin...

COUNCIL TAX

The Homeshare Model: simultaneously impacting housing and social care

By Amanda Clarke | 22 April 2021

The Homeshare model has a valuable impact on housing and social care, including supporting older ...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Helping parents who are struggling alone with abuse from their children

By Michelle John | 21 April 2021

Michelle John explains how PEGS is working with local authorities to equip them to support victim...

LEISURE

Super League would be an own goal for communities

By Heather Jameson | 21 April 2021

Football clubs are more than Saturday sports venues, says Heather Jameson. 'It is about partnersh...

CLIMATE CHANGE

Leading from the front on the ecological emergency

By Trevor Nicoll | 20 April 2021

South Cambridgeshire DC has signed up to a vision of doubling nature by 2050, with its partners i...

COUNTY COUNCILS' NETWORK

Putting councils in the driving seat will bring the National Bus Strategy to life

By Peter French | 20 April 2021

Buses provide social, environmental, and economic benefits rather than just profit, says Peter Fr...

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Head of Early Years and Early Help

£90,126 - £98,319

Merton is an Ofsted rated ‘Outstanding’ authority—yet it is our ambition, our humility, and our drive to keep learning that truly define us. Apply for this job

London Borough of Merton

Strategic Director of Finance Operations

£117,061 - £129,288

Nottingham is a bold, vibrant, and exciting Core City at the heart of the UK, alive with potential and ambition. Apply for this job

Nottingham City Council

Strategic Director of Finance Strategy

£117,061 - £129,288

Nottingham is a bold, vibrant, and exciting Core City at the heart of the UK, alive with potential and ambition. Apply for this job

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frederica-diamanta

Head of Early Years and Early Help

£90,126 - £98,319

Merton is an Ofsted rated ‘Outstanding’ authority—yet it is our ambition, our humility, and our drive to keep learning that truly define us. Apply for this job

London Borough of Merton

Strategic Director of Finance Operations

£117,061 - £129,288

Nottingham is a bold, vibrant, and exciting Core City at the heart of the UK, alive with potential and ambition. Apply for this job

Nottingham City Council

Strategic Director of Finance Strategy

£117,061 - £129,288

Nottingham is a bold, vibrant, and exciting Core City at the heart of the UK, alive with potential and ambition. Apply for this job

Nottingham City Council

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