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WHITEHALL
Queen's speech: Councils promised new powers to tackle pollution
By Chris Mahony | 14 October 2019
The Queen’s Speech promised an Environment Bill which will establish a ‘world-leading’ independen...
ENVIRONMENT
Pledging to make air pollution a national priority
09 October 2019
Ahead of next month's London Councils Summit, Cllr Julian Bell explains how the capital's local g...
ENVIRONMENT
Spend 2.5% of UK's GDP on tackling climate change and air quality, say London's environment and public health directors
By Dr Tamara Djuretic | 18 September 2019
This Sunday, 22 September, is car free day. Stephen Evans and Dr Tamara Djuretic highlight London...
HEALTH
How 5G Will Make Cities Smarter
By Brian Jackson | 25 July 2019
Local authority funding has dropped by 21% in the last decade. Head of BT surveillance argues Bri...
CLIMATE CHANGE
A stitch in time
By Tony Kirkham | 24 July 2019
English cities are trying to deal with the impact of austerity, says Tony Kirkham. But he conclud...
CLIMATE CHANGE
We need to invest in community action to deliver on environmental promises
By Graham Duxbury | 23 July 2019
Graham Duxbury says Michael Gove’s recent speech on the Environment Bill missed out the education...
ENVIRONMENT
Clearing the air – a moral duty
By Steve Rotheram | 18 June 2019
Metro Mayor of the Liverpool City Region Steve Rotheram outlines the action the combined authorit...
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
Street smart
By Kim Wright | 18 June 2019
Hackney LBC is rolling out School Streets – a ban on traffic outside schools around pick-up and d...
ENVIRONMENT
Coventry ordered to implement clean air zone
By William Eichler | 17 May 2019
Coventry City Council has accused the Government of using ‘heavy handed’ tactics after it was ord...
CLIMATE CHANGE
Councils begin judicial review against Heathrow expansion
By Laura Sharman | 07 August 2018
Five London councils, Greenpeace and the mayor of London have started judicial review proceedings...
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- April 2029 vesting day for all areas as ministers recommit to reorganisation
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Director of People & Organisational Development
Up to £120,000 per annum
Design the people foundations of a new organisation before they become someone else’s legacy. Apply for this job
Director of Law, Governance & Compliance (Monitoring Officer)
c£120,000
Design how a new strategic authority governs itself, then lead it into its first mayoral term. Apply for this job
Executive Director of Finance and Investment (S73 Officer)
c£140,000
Build the investment capability of a new strategic authority, then lead its finances into its first mayoral term. Apply for this job
- April 2029 vesting day for all areas as ministers recommit to reorganisation
- Budget 2026: High streets to benefit from greater business rates relief
- Budget 2026: Fiscal Devolution Roadmap published and new mayors announced
- Budget 2026: Healey's first Budget delivers fiscal devo vision
- Budget 2026: Chancellor confirms £285m Good Growth funding
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