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ECONOMIC GROWTH
There's never been a better time to consider the future role of councils
By Nicola Beach | 21 July 2021
We now have a golden opportunity to build on the lessons learned during the pandemic and elevate ...
HEALTH
Johnson: Bring your devolution plans to me
By Heather Jameson | 15 July 2021
Prime Minister Boris Johnson called for local leaders to take their devolution plans to him in a ...
WHITEHALL
EXCLUSIVE: Councils push back over reserves raid threat
By Dan Peters | 13 July 2021
Council chiefs have pushed back as the Treasury eyes up the sector’s reserves in the run up to th...
ECONOMIC GROWTH
Counties can do the strategic and the local
By Cllr Tim Oliver | 05 July 2021
The strategic abilities of local government to deliver national priorities locally and the real l...
WHITEHALL
Special needs deficits to grow to £1.3bn in two years
By Dan Peters | 30 June 2021
A ‘spiralling deficit’ in special educational needs services (SEN) is expected to grow to an ‘unm...
ECONOMIC GROWTH
The levelling up White Paper must have proposals to match counties' ambitions
By Simon Edwards | 16 June 2021
CCN’s member councils are putting in train ambitious place-based economic recovery plans, 'but th...
COUNTY COUNCILS' NETWORK
Surrey council leader to chair County Councils Network
By Martin Ford | 07 June 2021
Cllr Tim Oliver said recovering from the pandemic, rebuilding economies and tackling climate chan...
COUNTY COUNCILS' NETWORK
A nuanced approach to levelling up is needed
By Nicola Beach | 26 May 2021
As Nicola Beach becomes the chair of the Association of County Chief Executives, she looks at the...
COUNTY COUNCILS' NETWORK
Local elections 2021: Counties buck the Tory trend
By Heather Jameson | 09 May 2021
County councils have bucked the trend of Conservative success in the local elections on Thursday,...
COUNTY COUNCILS' NETWORK
Putting councils in the driving seat will bring the National Bus Strategy to life
By Peter French | 20 April 2021
Buses provide social, environmental, and economic benefits rather than just profit, says Peter Fr...
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- Election watchdog 'not consulted' before shadow poll cancellation
- Labour Conference: McMahon will 'come back stronger' on LGR
- Downgrading councils who use illegal children's homes holds sector to 'unattainable standard'
- Worcestershire reorganisation row erupts
- Strategic authorities: Staying off the ropes
Engineering Team Manager (Highways Assets)
Special A, SCP 42-45, £55,224 - £58,605 pa
You will be responsible for the Councils asset management system, and ensuring all data is valid and current. Apply for this job
Communities Locality Lead
£53,051 - £57,372 per annum
We’re looking for an inspiring, community‑focused leader to join our Localities Service as the Communities team Locality Lead for Selby & Ainsty. Apply for this job
Director of Place
£125k plus Distant Islands Allowance
This is a key strategic role in supporting the economic success of our islands Apply for this job
- Election watchdog 'not consulted' before shadow poll cancellation
- Labour Conference: McMahon will 'come back stronger' on LGR
- Downgrading councils who use illegal children's homes holds sector to 'unattainable standard'
- Worcestershire reorganisation row erupts
- Strategic authorities: Staying off the ropes
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