Creating work, the local way
LOCALIS

Creating work, the local way

By Jonathan Werran | 01 July 2025

A new research programme shows how devolution can improve employment services by moving decision-making closer to communities, explains Jonathan Werran.

POLITICS

Government confirms benefit climbdown

By Dan Peters | 27 June 2025

The Government has confirmed it will make major concessions to Labour rebel MPs over its planned ...

WELFARE

We can't help people if the Government keeps them in the dark

By Vic Harper | 21 May 2025

Local government needs the tools, the data, and the mandate to reach the people who are so often ...

WELFARE

Welfare: The playing field is anything but level

By Ian Greaves | 19 May 2025

The Welfare Reform Green Paper was driven by a wish to save money rather than to support disabled...

FINANCE

Only half of families aware of council tax support

By Martin Ford | 14 May 2025

Low income families are missing out on financial support schemes due to a lack of awareness, rese...

WELFARE

Welfare reforms to hit councils in Wales and North hardest

By Paul Marinko | 24 April 2025

New research has revealed planned government welfare cuts will pass costs onto local areas, with ...

WELFARE

The local impact of disability benefits reforms

By Deven Ghelani | 24 April 2025

Disability benefits changes will hit the North and Wales the hardest, and the 10 councils impacte...

HOUSING

Cost of homelessness leaves councils reeling

By Joe Lepper | 03 April 2025

Councils are being ‘pushed to breaking point’ by the ballooning cost of homelessness support, cha...

WELFARE

Providing a local step back into good work

By Mo Baines | 26 March 2025

Not all employers are willing or able to go that extra mile in supporting people back into work. ...

FINANCE

The false divide has become a false economy

By Jessica Studdert | 25 March 2025

Jessica Studdert says: 'The Spending Review is an opportunity to shift spending towards long-term...

WELFARE

Disability benefit changes: How to help residents

By Deven Ghelani | 24 March 2025

Deven Ghelani summarises the key changes to benefits emerging from the Government’s welfare overh...

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frederica-diamanta

Chief Executive Officer - Housing Delivery Shared Service

£123,983 - £138,786 per annum (37 hours per week)

Premium jobBlackpool is Changing for the Better, Can You Lead Delivery of the Next Chapter? Apply for this job

Blackpool Coastal Housing

Advanced Practitioner Occupational Therapist

£52,584 - £55,620

We are looking for an experienced, autonomous and highly motivated practitioner Apply for this job

Royal Borough of Greenwich

Lead Compliance Officer - WMF2113e

£55,119 - £57,362

Predominantly a rural county world famous for its stunning scenery Apply for this job

Westmorland and Furness Council