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WHITEHALL

What districts want

By Ian Miller | 19 September 2017

Ian Miller on what district councils would like to see from the Budget and local government finan...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

What happened to county devolution?

By Cllr Paul Carter | 19 September 2017

Cllr Paul Carter says the Government needs to devolve to two-tier areas as well as just cities.

FINANCE

Working together

By Paul Smith | 19 September 2017

If districts and counties can overcome their differences, they can use their collective knowledge...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Why we must reform public sector procurement

By Mark Robinson | 18 September 2017

There is a growing clamour for post-Brexit public procurement reform, writes Mark Robinson.

DEVOLUTION

Hidden in plain sight: the frontline answer to devolution woes

By Victoria Bettany | 15 September 2017

Paul O’Brien and Victoria Bettany discuss the findings of their new report, which explores the po...

FINANCE

IFS: How views of local government finance vary across councils

By David Phillips | 13 September 2017

David Phillips looks analyses the results of the IFS's latest business rates report.

BUSINESS

Who's ready to go commercial in the ICT sector?

By Geoff Connell | 13 September 2017

The IT managers’ society Socitm has been surveying local authorities looking at their approach to...

FINANCE

Creating conditions for empowered communities

By Clare Coghill | 13 September 2017

Cllr Clare Coghill urges councils to think before they sell off old buildings or parks. There mig...

FINANCE

Are we prepared for the looming technological revolution?

By Adam Lent | 13 September 2017

We urgently need a public inquiry to answer the tough questions about the technological revolutio...

EDUCATION

Back to school: Give councils the powers they need

By Michael Bracey | 13 September 2017

Place-based school planning and decision-making powers are currently not strong enough, argues Mi...

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frederica-diamanta

Corporate Director – Adults & Health

£176,061 – £196,002

Lead Change. Shape Lives. Be Part of Something New. Apply for this job

Newham London Borough Council

Assistant Director, People

£89,116 - £104,843 per annum

Experience the best of both worlds with our flexible hybrid working arrangements. Apply for this job

Essex County Council

Executive Director (Children’s Services)

up to £137,831

Are you an experienced and inspirational leader of Children’s Services? Apply for this job

Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council