Devolution

By Heather Jameson | 28 October 2014

Local government is facing the ‘last throw of the dice’ for reforming its finance system, accordi...

WHITEHALL

Manchester leader condems BIS as barrier to devolution

By Dan Peters | 28 October 2014

The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) has come under fire from a leading advoc...

HEALTH

People power will force council behaviour change

By Simon Parker | 27 October 2014

We are going to need fewer public services and more services that empower the public to survive t...

FINANCE

The last throw of the dice

By Heather Jameson | 27 October 2014

As the Independent Commission on Local Government Finance publishes its interim report, chair of ...

Reforms needed to save capital, report argues

By Dan Peters | 27 October 2014

Reforms are needed to stop the capital ‘falling victim to its own success,’ a report by the Centr...

DEVOLUTION

Wirral votes for devolution

By Heather Jameson | 24 October 2014

Wirral Council had voted to support a motion calling on the government to devolve more powers and...

FINANCE

Scenarios for long-term sustainability

By Paul Dossett | 22 October 2014

Local authorities are facing unprecedented challenges over the medium-term, but councils can be s...

WHITEHALL

Cabinet seat call for cities

By Dan Peters | 21 October 2014

The Government should consider giving cities a permanent seat at cabinet, a 12-month inquiry publ...

FINANCE

Decentralise, deliver

By Ross Henley | 20 October 2014

We can disagree on the future shape of local government or the composition of Parliament, but cou...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Safe as houses

By Jonathan Werran | 20 October 2014

Sir Michael Lyons’ independent review of housing for the Labour Party was launched last week with...

Head of Community Cohesion

£66,811 - £73,164

Are you our new Head of Community Cohesion? Apply for this job

Brighton & Hove City Council

Principal Planning Officer

£49,421 to £66,900 and car allowance of £5,280

Premium jobThis is an ideal opportunity for career and professional development within a busy but friendly team Apply for this job

Fenland District Council

Strategic Commissioning & Systems Development Lead

£52,584 - £55,620

Join us to support a new vision for Health and Adults Services. Apply for this job

Royal Borough of Greenwich

Head of Community Cohesion

£66,811 - £73,164

Are you our new Head of Community Cohesion? Apply for this job

Brighton & Hove City Council

Principal Planning Officer

£49,421 to £66,900 and car allowance of £5,280

Premium jobThis is an ideal opportunity for career and professional development within a busy but friendly team Apply for this job

Fenland District Council

Strategic Commissioning & Systems Development Lead

£52,584 - £55,620

Join us to support a new vision for Health and Adults Services. Apply for this job

Royal Borough of Greenwich