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LGA CONFERENCE
Back from the brink
By Louise Gittins | 23 October 2024
Louise Gittins says the LGA Conference is a chance to remind the deputy prime minister that it is...
POLITICS
Leaders must be dealers in hope
By Ben Page | 23 October 2024
It is crucial for leaders to articulate a clear and compelling narrative that connects policy out...
FINANCE
Balancing the golden triangle
By By Adele Taylor | 23 October 2024
Adele Taylor says: 'We need to ensure we are investing at the right level to gain the financial c...
LEADERSHIP
The bitterest conflict is often internal conflict
By Blair McPherson | 23 October 2024
The sharpest differences within councils are sometimes down to rifts among the majority group whi...
LGA CONFERENCE
The state of our nation
By Cllr Marianne Overton | 23 October 2024
A record number of delegates are gathering this week in Harrogate for the Local Government Associ...
HOUSING
Rayner revolution is more crumbs than cake
By Heather Jameson | 23 October 2024
Angela Rayner is reported to be about to get a billion pound boost for social housing in the Budg...
ECONOMIC GROWTH
The ham and eggs approach to growth
By Dr Henry Kippin | 23 October 2024
Last week, the Government produced its Industrial Strategy, but it will need a Budget, devolution...
PLANNING
Building consensus, not just houses
By Imran Hashmi | 21 October 2024
Imran Hashmi of New Local explains why forging a consensual approach to planning begins with empo...
AUTUMN BUDGET
All eyes on the Budget
By Cllr Sir Stephen Houghton | 17 October 2024
The hope is that the Budget may finally mark the beginning of some certainty for local government...
ECONOMIC GROWTH
Warm words but little in the way of answers
By Heather Jameson | 17 October 2024
Following the previous government’s focus on levelling up, the new regime is still showing its lo...
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£188,576 - £201,902 (pay award pending)
Join us for a rare opportunity to lead one of the UK’s newest and most ambitious councils Apply for this job
Finance Development Accountant
Band I (£55,609 to £59,025)
Sandwell Council’s Finance Division is seeking a proactive Finance Development Accountant on a full-time permanent basis Apply for this job
LGR Programme Director
Up to £120k
This is a once in a generation opportunity to shape the future of local government in Worcestershire. Apply for this job
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