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LOCAL DEMOCRACY

Bold new mayors will have the power to make a stand

By Paul Wheeler | 05 April 2017

Paul Wheeler says elected mayors in the US are standing firm against the president's policies. Wi...

FINANCE

Brexit: The next chapter for local government

By Mark Conrad | 05 April 2017

The prime minister triggered Article 50 last week, firing the UK into one of the most crucial per...

WHITEHALL

Lloyd: Councils continuing to pull it off with great aplomb

By Dan Peters | 31 March 2017

Councils are continuing to thrive despite unprecedented cuts over the last 10 years,’ the chief e...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Local government 'not as sexy' as other sectors

By Dan Peters | 30 March 2017

Local government needs to brand itself better to attract staff, a director of recruitment firm Pe...

HEALTH

PAC chair: Brexit to lead to rushed and bad decisions

By Dan Peters | 30 March 2017

The chair of the powerful Public Accounts Committee has predicted Brexit will lead to ‘rushed and...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Local government must not be ignored during Brexit talks

By Michael Burton | 29 March 2017

Michael Burton says local government has a direct stake in Brexit negotiations. The sector must b...

LOCAL DEMOCRACY

Council for the North 'vital for regional strategy'

By Sam Clayden | 29 March 2017

Fresh calls have been made for a ‘mezzanine tier of government’ across the North to make major st...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Mayors must deliver on inclusive growth

By Ben Lucas | 29 March 2017

The upcoming mayoral elections present a prime opportunity to break away from conventional growth...

HEALTH

Small steps to fairer opportunities

By Cllr Peter John | 29 March 2017

Devolution of the work and health programme to London is helping the capital’s boroughs on their ...

DEVOLUTION

The North must unite after Article 50 is triggered

By Ed Cox | 29 March 2017

As Theresa May initiates the UK's divorce from the EU, Ed Cox urges leaders in the North to take ...

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Chief Executive

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Leicestershire County Council

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Kirklees Metropolitan Council

frederica-diamanta

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

up to £129,530 per annum

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

Kent County Council

Service Director – Skills and Regeneration

up to £114,023

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

Kirklees Metropolitan Council