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LOCAL DEMOCRACY

The three biggest challenges for cities in 2017

By Alexandra Jones | 18 January 2017

Alexandra Jones offers her predictions for the biggest issues in the coming year.

HUMAN RESOURCES

Developing a creed to lead

By Claire Mansfield | 18 January 2017

The role of councils and the way they operate is evolving dramatically to reflect the changing wo...

FINANCE

We need to speak with one voice to call for EU cash

By Heather Jameson | 18 January 2017

There is an opportunity for local government to cash in on Brexit. Heather Jameson says it will b...

FINANCE

The NHB reforms are unfair and counterproductive

By Cllr Sharon Taylor | 16 January 2017

Cllr Sharon Taylor reacts to the Government's finance settlement consultation.

ECONOMIC GROWTH

The future governance of local enterprise partnerships

By Ed Hammond | 16 January 2017

Local enterprise partnerships are not democratic institutions but with responsibility for signifi...

LOCAL DEMOCRACY

Addressing the decline of local media

By Michael Burton | 12 January 2017

The demise of local media is a loss for democracy. Michael Burton urges ministers and local autho...

PLANNING

The planning system is undermining local democracy

By Andrew Walker | 12 January 2017

Looking ahead to the imminent housing white paper, Andrew Walker argues the planning system is we...

FINANCE

Alone again

By Cllr Michelle Lowe | 10 January 2017

Loneliness is a major modern-day public health issue and a drain on resources. Cllr Michelle Lowe...

FINANCE

NHB reforms will hit preventative measures

By Sandra Dinneen | 10 January 2017

Sandra Dinneen explains how reforms to the New Homes Bonus will put demand-reducing measures at r...

DIGITAL

Transformation is dead

By Simon Parker | 10 January 2017

Transformation is the word on everyone’s lips, but Simon Parker argues the big wins are not in th...

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frederica-diamanta

Social Care Team Manager

£57,770.00, Grade 13

As a Team Manager for Child Protection Chairs, LADO and FCRIO you will be responsible for leading internal practice improvement Apply for this job

Wakefield Council

Strategic Waste Manager

£51,356.00 - £54,495.00, Grade 12

Wakefield Council is looking for a contract manager with experience of managing PFI projects. Apply for this job

Wakefield Council

Head of Commissioning Support Unit

Up to £92,483

Shape the Backbone of Commissioning in Walsall Apply for this job

Walsall Council