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CORE CITIES

When it comes to our cities there are reasons to be cheerful

By Cllr Judith Blake | 16 January 2019

There is little doubt that 2019 will be an historic and turbulent year, but there are some great ...

DEVOLUTION

NLGN welcomes minister's support for devolving tax-raising powers

By Ann McGauran | 14 January 2019

Northern Powerhouse minister Jake Berry’s support for devolving tax-raising powers to the regiona...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Anderson quits Northern Powerhouse Partnership in frustration

By Chris Mahony | 10 December 2018

Former chancellor George Osborne has voiced sympathy with Liverpool mayor Joe Anderson’s decision...

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

Future Forum North: Government has lost 'enthusiasm' for devolution

By Martin Ford | 06 December 2018

Those pursuing further devolution are facing an uphill struggle, the chief executive of the Great...

DEVOLUTION

Brains of Britain

04 December 2018

We can only hope that the London School of Economics has no plans to open a northern outpost anyt...

FINANCE

Denver tax 'demonstrates fiscal devolution need'

By Dan Peters | 23 November 2018

The introduction of a 0.25% sales tax in Denver is ‘further proof of the need for devolved politi...

WHITEHALL

Devolution framework to kick-start 'neo-localist' agenda

By Dan Peters | 23 November 2018

The Government’s new devolution framework next month will ‘begin a new conversation about our eme...

DEVOLUTION

Doing it for themselves

By Hiba Mahamadi | 21 November 2018

Leaders from across the North may have rated last week’s meeting with the Northern Powerhouse min...

INFRASTRUCTURE

Powerhouses must work for people too

By Jo Miller | 21 November 2018

In our talk of powerhouses the focus is so often on physical infrastructure, writes Jo Miller - b...

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

Porter: My devolution regrets

By Heather Jameson | 19 November 2018

Failing to do more devolution is Lord Porter’s biggest regret in his career as Local Government A...

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Chief Executive

Up to £234,171

This is a rare opportunity to lead a council with both strength and ambition at a time of change. Apply for this job

Leicestershire County Council

Director of Adults and Integrated Commissioning

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A career-defining role at the heart of adult social care transformation. Apply for this job

Kent County Council

Service Director – Skills and Regeneration

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Kirklees is a district of ambition, compassion, and opportunity. Apply for this job

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