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FINANCE

Striking a winning hit for change

By John Tizard | 28 January 2016

Optimism is absolutely essential even in a period of uncertainty and challenge. Stop talking the ...

FINANCE

We don't want preference, just parity

By Cllr Alan Rhodes | 28 January 2016

Reflecting on the latest ranking of cities by wages, Cllr Alan Rhodes explains why a strong devol...

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

Keeping a close eye on early years services

By Nick Bell | 27 January 2016

Redesigning of early years services needs to be bold and forward-thinking. Nick Bell questions wh...

FINANCE

'Get busy funding, or get busy closing'

By Tony Kirkham | 27 January 2016

Tony Kirkham reflects on the cases of a number of councils facing financial catastrophe, taking l...

FINANCE

Don't allow the Treasury to divide and rule

By Heather Jameson | 27 January 2016

As the Devolution Bill today receives Royal Assent, Heather Jameson explains why widespread rebe...

HEALTH

Five years, that's all we've got

By Michael Burton | 19 January 2016

Michael Burton wades through ambitious guidance on the next five years and explains how productiv...

HEALTH

Help the NHS break its chains!

By Chris Hopson | 19 January 2016

Chris Hopson gets to the bottom of why ‘transforming’ the NHS has proved to be such a major chall...

FINANCE

Change the settlement or face financial failure

By Heather Jameson | 19 January 2016

Minor tweaks to the local government finance settlement won't be enough to stop swathes of counci...

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

Chief execs should keep a close eye on EU referendum plans

By Michael Burton | 19 January 2016

Michael Burton explains how the EU referendum could have a significant impact on local elections

ECONOMIC GROWTH

A devolution stumbling block?

By Andrew Muter | 19 January 2016

Uncertainty and lack of clarity could significantly hamper the devolution agenda. Andrew Muter ex...

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