LEGISLATION

Devolution 'is for life, not just Christmas'

By Michael Burton | 25 November 2014

Leaders of the Core Cities have stepped up their campaign for more devolution by meeting both Bor...

FINANCE

Gauging the pressures

By David Walker | 24 November 2014

Even if there is a slackening and the timetables are revised the pressure on spending won’t mirac...

FINANCE

Devolve and deliver

By Cllr David Sparks | 24 November 2014

Cllr David Sparks sets out the sector’s expectations for next week’s Autumn Statement

FINANCE

In praise of Pickles

By Simon Parker | 24 November 2014

Council leaders should think carefully before popping the champagne corks once the current commun...

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Leading the pack

By Mark Morrin | 24 November 2014

Mike Emmerich and Mark Morrin explain how new powers granted to the Greater Manchester Combined A...

WHITEHALL

It is time for a transfer of power?

By Dan Peters | 24 November 2014

Devolution’s on the agenda as Dan Peters interviews shadow communities secretary, Hilary Benn, ab...

WHITEHALL

Cameron rules out English fiscal devolution in Betts clash

By Dan Peters | 21 November 2014

Prime minister David Cameron ruled out fiscal devolution for England as he clashed with communiti...

WHITEHALL

Core Cities make demands of Hague

By Michael Burton | 20 November 2014

Leaders of the Core Cities have urged ministers to devolve powers to UK urban areas in the same t...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Time to lead, not plead

20 November 2014

Housing providers in the north of England are contributing £4.6bn to local economies and with the...

WHITEHALL

County call for radical reform

By Heather Jameson | 19 November 2014

The County Councils Network (CCN) has issued a blueprint for ‘radical public sector reform’ in th...

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Head of Tourism – North Yorkshire Council

£56,443-£64,951

Our visitor economy is a priority sector for us. It adds over £4 billion of economic value a year... Apply for this job

North Yorkshire Council

Deputy Director Adult Social Care Operations

£96,625 - £114,585

Transform Communities, Lead with Compassion – Be the Driving Force in Adult Social Care Apply for this job

The Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead

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