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LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION
A vote for change
By Martin Ford | 20 November 2019
Local government calls for ‘radical change’ and ‘genuine devolution’ increased this week as polit...
BUSINESS RATES
Maybe it's a fresh start for local government
By Heather Jameson | 19 November 2019
Would the demise of business rates be such a bad thing for local government, asks Heather Jameson
FINANCE
We need 10-year settlements, LGA chairman says
By Heather Jameson | 18 November 2019
Local government should have 10-year financial settlements to be able to forward plan properly, t...
COUNTY COUNCILS' NETWORK
Counties to press for 'devolution for all'
By Martin Ford | 18 November 2019
A call has been made for the next Government to increase the level of devolution to county councils.
COUNTY COUNCILS' NETWORK
'Unleash the potential of counties'
By Simon Edwards | 13 November 2019
The County Councils’ Network conference begins this weekend against the backdrop of the General E...
COUNTY COUNCILS' NETWORK
Councils ask General Election candidates for funding reforms
By Martin Ford | 06 November 2019
Councils have made their pitches to the parties vying for control of Westminster as the General E...
COUNTY COUNCILS' NETWORK
Councils 'set up to fail' on SEND
By Ann McGauran | 29 October 2019
A committee of MPs has acknowledged the Government’s proposal for a significant increase in high ...
ENVIRONMENT
We can change behaviours, hearts and minds on the climate emergency
By Cllr Sam Corcoran | 23 October 2019
There are great examples of the good work on climate friendliness by County Councils' Network mem...
LOCAL DEMOCRACY
Devolution, Brexit and health pledge tops agenda
By Heather Jameson | 15 October 2019
Heather Jameson says the Queen’s Speech could be the shortest-lived legislative plan in history –...
EDUCATION
Kent's very own powerhouse
By Ann McGauran | 15 October 2019
Cllr Paul Carter has stepped down as leader of Kent CC. Now he plans to apply his energies to loc...
Engineering Team Manager (Highways Assets)
Special A, SCP 42-45, £55,224 - £58,605 pa
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Director of Place
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- Labour Conference: McMahon will 'come back stronger' on LGR
- Downgrading councils who use illegal children's homes holds sector to 'unattainable standard'
- Labour Conference: Burnham's shift to universal care
- Gloucester City Council left without leader
- Neighbourhood health must tackle the inequalities on Whitehall's doorstep
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
- Labour Conference: McMahon will 'come back stronger' on LGR
- Downgrading councils who use illegal children's homes holds sector to 'unattainable standard'
- Labour Conference: Burnham's shift to universal care
- Gloucester City Council left without leader
- Neighbourhood health must tackle the inequalities on Whitehall's doorstep
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