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PUBLIC SERVICE REFORM

The Test, Learn and Grow programme is unlikely to shift the dial on its own

By Abdool Kara | 08 September 2025

Abdool Kara says the Labour manifesto promised a mission-led government, 'but there is little evi...

DEVOLUTION

Local growth plans must show benefit to communities

By Joe Lepper | 08 September 2025

Experts have urged strategic authorities (SA) to ensure their blueprints for local growth ‘do mor...

LOCAL DEMOCRACY

Mayor calls for 'decisive action' on taxi licensing

By Izzy Lepone | 04 September 2025

The Mayoral Council meeting will today hear Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham call for an end...

DEVOLUTION

MPs back devolution Bill

By Izzy Lepone | 03 September 2025

A majority of MPs have voted in favour of the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill a...

POLITICS

Reform UK 'could be LGA's biggest group'

By Ann McGauran | 03 September 2025

Reform UK’s group leader at the Local Government Association (LGA) has suggested it could be the ...

DEVOLUTION

EXCLUSIVE: Fresh law to boost mayoral scrutiny

By EXCLUSIVE by Dan Peters and Neil Merrick | 03 September 2025

The Government will propose more legislation to enhance the scrutiny and accountability of mayors...

POLITICS

Embracing Reform

By Ann McGauran | 02 September 2025

Stephen Atkinson speaks to Ann McGauran ahead of Reform UK’s conference this week about the value...

REORGANISATION

September: The biggest month for local government in half a century

By Gavin Callaghan | 01 September 2025

September is the biggest month for local government in half a century, says leader of Basildon BC...

DEVOLUTION

There are ways to improve the Devo Bill

By Zoe Billingham | 29 August 2025

Devolution is heading in the right direction but still needs to mature and go further, says Zoë B...

DEVOLUTION

Propelling MOs into strategic leadership

By Aftab Razzaq | 28 August 2025

As many councils navigate through reorganisation and devolution, monitoring officers should throw...

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frederica-diamanta

Assistant Director of Culture, Growth and Infrastructure

£86,537 – £95,898 plus benefits and relocation support

Premium jobThis is a new, pivotal and exciting opportunity for an inspiring leader to help shape York's future prosperity... Apply for this job

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£54,994 - £62,777 per annum

Lead the future of multi-agency child protection in Cheshire East. Apply for this job

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