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GOVERNANCE

Governance: evolution and experimentation

By Ed Hammond | 06 August 2024

Ed Hammond looks at the new Government’s ‘missions-led’ plans for public services and how this wi...

FINANCE

How to fix local government finance

By Cllr Sir Stephen Houghton | 05 August 2024

Existing funding needs to be distributed more fairly, and stability must be returned to the syste...

GOVERNMENT

The district devolution D:Ream

By Kathy O'Leary | 01 August 2024

New governments always come with an air of optimism, says Kathy O'Leary. But there needs to be a ...

PUBLIC HEALTH

Vaccine uptake: Give councils the power and cash to deliver

By Florence Conway | 01 August 2024

Pockets of lower vaccine uptake drive inequalities in outcomes, yet we’re not turning to the prof...

FISCAL DEVOLUTION

Fiscal devolution comes at a cost – but it's worth it

By Heather Jameson | 31 July 2024

Rachel Reeves' discovery of a fiscal black hole may be had news for the public purse, but it coul...

FINANCE

Slowing down to move ahead

By Kevin Muldoon-Smith | 31 July 2024

Kevin Muldoon-Smith looks at fixing local government finance and the trade-off between acting no...

SOCIAL CARE

Renewing the debate on care models

By Matthew Taylor | 31 July 2024

A new Government means new opportunities for Integrated Care Systems, writes Matthew Taylor

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Maximising the growth mission

By Tom Stannard | 30 July 2024

Tom Stannard says ‘taking back control’ is a good start, but more is needed to drive growth in lo...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Putting councils at strategy's core

By Graeme McDonald | 30 July 2024

Local authorities, combined or not, will inescapably play a significant role in the success or fa...

PLANNING

Proposals to bring back strategic planning have merit

By By Simon Edwards | 30 July 2024

A return of strategic planning across the country could fill the void between local and national ...

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frederica-diamanta

Strategic Director – Place-Based Services

£Competitive

Stevenage is a town with bold ambitions. Apply for this job

Stevenage Borough Council

Executive Director of Adult Care Services

£158,000

This is an exciting time to be joining Hertfordshire County Council. Apply for this job

Hertfordshire County Council

Assistant Director - People & Change

Up to £91,625 + generous pension

Cambridge is a city of global reputation and local pride – a place of ideas, innovation and inclusion. Apply for this job

Cambridge City Council