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WHITEHALL

How do we bridge the accountability gap?

By Heather Jameson | 09 June 2015

Tempting as it is to argue for a free local government, unchained from the shackles of central co...

HEALTH

Devo will be delivered at 'different pace and scale'

By Dan Peters | 09 June 2015

The Government will deliver devolution at a ‘different pace and scale of ambition’ now it has a c...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Business rates boost for prosperity 'remains weak'

By Dan Peters | 09 June 2015

The direct financial incentive for local authorities to boost growth and prosperity in their area...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Clark 'to clarify plans' for urban devo deals

By Jamie Hailstone | 09 June 2015

Greg Clark has been asked to clarify what the Government plans to offer urban communities for pos...

FINANCE

Finding the right balance

By John Tizard | 09 June 2015

If I were applying to be Local Government Association chief executive or on the appointment panel...

WHITEHALL

Devolving power from the centre

By Andy Sawford | 09 June 2015

The cause of localism has been advanced following the General Election. Andy Sawford examines how...

FINANCE

Growing pains

By Adam Fineberg | 09 June 2015

Councils need to take advantage of the current openings to promote growth, productivity and effic...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Homes fit for the nation

By Kate Henderson | 09 June 2015

Kate Henderson and Paul O’Brien explain the findings of a new research report, Housing the Nation...

FINANCE

Bonds agency 'key agent of change'

By Dan Peters | 09 June 2015

The boss of the firm that will issue the UK’s first municipal bonds has said local government is ...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Ministers to press for Cardiff City Deal

By Jonathan Werran | 09 June 2015

Ministers have urged council leaders to drive through plans for a City Deal for Cardiff ahead of ...

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frederica-diamanta

Executive Director of Place and Customer

up to £179,404 per annum

Shape the Future of Essex. Drive climate action. Deliver for our communities. Apply for this job

Essex County Council

Director of Social Work and Social Care

£100,731 to £104,625

You will join a values-driven senior leadership team, providing visible and responsive leadership. Apply for this job

Trafford Council

Senior School Improvement Advisor

£68,811.00 - £72,507.00 + 3 SPA, Grade LIA0, 37 hours, Permanent

An exciting opportunity to drive educational improvement for Children and Young People in Wakefield. Apply for this job

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