DIGITAL

Council digitalisation being held back, report finds

By Martin Ford | 23 February 2023

Councils’ efforts to digitalise are being hindered by a lack of funding and guidance, a new repor...

REORGANISATION

Keeping local government local

By Colin Copus | 21 February 2023

As delegates gather for the District Councils’ Network Annual Conference in Hertfordshire, Colin ...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Investing in thriving towns

By Shelagh O’Neill | 15 February 2023

Shelagh O’Neill sets out how partnership, a strong sense of place, flexibility and visibility are...

WHITEHALL

Khan: Levelling up is unmitigated disaster

By Mark Conrad | 31 January 2023

London Mayor Sadiq Khan has attacked the Government’s levelling up agenda as an ‘unmitigated disa...

HEALTH

Investing in the basics

By Sarah Longlands | 30 January 2023

A new kind of northern politics needs a new kind of economic thinking, not the piecemeal approach...

DEVOLUTION

New trailblazer deals to be delivered 'early this year', says minister

11 January 2023

Levelling up minister Dehenna Davison has underlined the Government’s commitments to give more re...

DEVOLUTION

Mayors have 'done very well' from competitive funds

By Martin Ford | 13 December 2022

Metro mayors in England are pressing for competitive funding pots to be scrapped despite having b...

WHITEHALL

Council groups decry lack of influence as UKSPF plans approved

By Dan Peters | 06 December 2022

Councils have expressed concerns about the lack of local political influence as the Government be...

PAY

Call for professionalisation of councillors

By Martin Ford | 05 December 2022

The role of councillor should become a full-time profession as part of further devolution, it has...

DEVOLUTION

Fast forward in the Fens

By Michael Burton | 30 November 2022

Interim chief executive Gordon Mitchell has been hired to tackle chronic leadership weaknesses at...

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frederica-diamanta

Head of Tourism – North Yorkshire Council

£56,443-£64,951

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 Director Adult Social Care Operations

£96,625 - £114,585

Transform Communities, Lead with Compassion – Be the Driving Force in Adult Social Care Apply for this job

The Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead

Assistant Director of Public Protection & Neighbourhoods

£76,946 - £88,923

Join Rochdale Council and shape the future of our vibrant community! Apply for this job

Rochdale BC