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LOCAL DEMOCRACY

Three ways to help opposition councillors play their role effectively

By Piali Das Gupta | 27 May 2026

The importance of opposition councillors should not be underestimated, writes Piali Das Gupta. He...

APSE

We should be encouraging new councillors rather than sneering at their mistakes

By Mo Baines | 22 May 2026

Mo Baines says it is crucial 'in those early weeks and months, that new councillor pathways are c...

STEVE REED

EXCLUSIVE: Reed 'very aware' of standards issues amid legislation wait

By Dan Peters | 21 May 2026

Local government secretary Steve Reed is aware of the issues requiring a fresh standards regime f...

COUNCILLORS

New faces, same challenges

By Adele Gritten | 21 May 2026

Partnerships will be key to turning priorities into progress for new council administrations, wri...

POLICY AND POLITICS

Reform UK council hit by trebling of councillor conduct complaints

By Joe Lepper | 18 May 2026

Peers have raised concerns about the impact of increasing reports of negative member behaviour on...

REORGANISATION

EXCLUSIVE: Whitehall delay to reorganisation legislation

By Dan Peters | 13 May 2026

Reform UK vows to ‘be awkward’ to thwart government plans for local government reorganisation.

POLITICS

Breaking the mould

By Bob Neill | 13 May 2026

Sir Bob Neill looks at the multi-faceted implications of what constitutes the ‘new normal’ in pol...

POLICY AND POLITICS

Scale of no overall control delivers uncertainty

By Neil Merrick | 12 May 2026

Local authorities are facing weeks of uncertainty after elections left a record number of council...

POLICY AND POLITICS

Reform UK councillors back down in row over airport loan

By Neil Merrick | 11 May 2026

Doncaster City Council is to borrow £57m to help reopen its airport after Reform UK councillors b...

KING'S SPEECH

The King's Speech must squeeze out more progress on climate

By Christopher Hammond | 11 May 2026

After a bruising local election, the King's Speech needs to bring local leaders and communities c...

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Head of Transport Strategy

£71,425 - £80,216 per annum

This is a highly influential role responsible for developing the region’s statutory Local Transport Plan Apply for this job

York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority

Head of Transport Programmes

£71,425 - £80,216 per annum

As Head of Transport Programmes, you will be responsible for overseeing the delivery and assurance of a substantial programme of transport investment. Apply for this job

York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority

Head of Public Transport

£71,425 - £80,216 per annum

As Head of Public Transport, you will lead one of the most high-profile and strategically important areas within our portfolio. Apply for this job

York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority

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frederica-diamanta

Head of Transport Strategy

£71,425 - £80,216 per annum

This is a highly influential role responsible for developing the region’s statutory Local Transport Plan Apply for this job

York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority

Head of Transport Programmes

£71,425 - £80,216 per annum

As Head of Transport Programmes, you will be responsible for overseeing the delivery and assurance of a substantial programme of transport investment. Apply for this job

York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority

Head of Public Transport

£71,425 - £80,216 per annum

As Head of Public Transport, you will lead one of the most high-profile and strategically important areas within our portfolio. Apply for this job

York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority

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