LOCAL DEMOCRACY

How do we empower and support councillors?

By Paul O’Brien | 08 April 2021

With Super Thursday looming on May 6, Paul O'Brien argues that a radical system reset may be need...

CLIMATE CHANGE

Planning for climate power

23 March 2021

A new report from APSE Energy looks at the practical ways in which the power of planning can be h...

LEISURE

Small steps matter on climate change

By Paul O’Brien | 09 February 2021

Tackling climate change is becoming fundamental to everything we do. Knowing how your service can...

PLANNING

Councils are key to our climate goals

By Paul O'Brien | 02 February 2021

There is universal agreement that climate change targets can’t be achieved if councils are exclud...

WASTE

The sector needs to reflect the trust placed in us by the public

By Paul O'Brien | 03 December 2020

The message from the public is loud and clear, says Paul O’Brien. ‘They like, value and trust loc...

CLIMATE CHANGE

Survey shows public trusts councils more than Government on COVID

By Ann McGauran | 30 November 2020

The findings of a new opinion poll show the public trusts councils more than Government on the re...

CLIMATE CHANGE

Another false dawn?

By Paul O’Brien | 24 November 2020

Next month’s energy White Paper and a longer-term comprehensive spending review than currently p...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Green revolution or missed opportunity?

By Heather Jameson | 24 November 2020

Local government insiders tell Heather Jameson that the Government’s 10-point action plan for tac...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Engage some of the pandemic's casualties in a more locally-based recovery

By Paul O’Brien | 29 September 2020

The upcoming comprehensive spending review represents a great opportunity for ministers to show ...

PLANNING

Building foundations for community health

By Dr Daniel Slade | 01 September 2020

 A new report calls on the Government to put public health at the heart of housing delivery. Paul...

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frederica-diamanta

Head of Procurement

£70,072 per annum.

Premium jobWigan Council is an amazing place to work... Apply for this job

Wigan Council

Head of Tourism – North Yorkshire Council

£55,056 - £63,367 (pay award pending, plus relocation support)

Our visitor economy is a priority sector for us. It adds over £4 billion of economic value a year... Apply for this job

North Yorkshire Council

Deputy Chief Executive (S151 Officer)

£114,444 - £118,843

Two distinct, ambitious councils – one ambitious Chief Executive. Apply for this job

Bromsgrove and Redditch Councils