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ECONOMIC GROWTH

Will Cameron be remembered for his domestic legacy?

By Michael Burton | 14 September 2016

Devolution, the 'Big Society', welfare reform or academies - what will David Cameron be remembere...

FINANCE

Does the public back devolution?

By Ben Page | 14 September 2016

As Theresa May reigns in the Treasury's devolution ambitious, Ben Page explains what the public r...

FINANCE

Striving for excellence

By Tracie Evans | 14 September 2016

Councils can deliver excellence regardless of how much money they have but must follow three cruc...

DIGITAL

Harder, better, faster, stronger

By Nigel Lynn | 14 September 2016

Local government has barely scratched the surface on digital opportunity and must wise up to the ...

FINANCE

Speaking with one voice

By Cllr Gary Porter | 14 September 2016

Local government must have a united voice when tackling the many challenges ahead, says Lord Gary...

FINANCE

Missing a trick on reorganisation

By Cllr Ken Browse | 13 September 2016

Calls from backbench MP Alec Shelbrooke for far-reaching local government reform have failed to a...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Getting down to business on local growth

By Professor Simon Collinson | 09 September 2016

Business schools are a crucial support for local economies but the Government must proceed carefu...

FINANCE

Regeneration reaps rewards

By Sally Marshall | 07 September 2016

Sally Marshall argues that while belts may be tight, carefully-planned regeneration is an investm...

FINANCE

Reorganisation? Slim down central government first

By Heather Jameson | 06 September 2016

Central government should examine its own size before pushing for local government reorganisation...

FINANCE

Brexit – the prism through which policy will be refracted

By Michael Burton | 06 September 2016

While austerity once defined local government policy, Michael Burton says chief executives can no...

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

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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