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FISCAL DEVOLUTION

The great fiscal debate

By Martin Ford | 30 January 2025

Ministers have withstood calls for fiscal devolution, but with local government finances in crisi...

FINANCE

We need to talk about the state of the state

By Heather Jameson | 29 January 2025

A Hollywood actor's eloquent court argument about why he shouldn't have to pay council tax may ra...

LEADERSHIP

The changing face of leadership

By Paul Marinko | 29 January 2025

As local government enters a period which is likely to create great change within the sector, wha...

REORGANISATION

MPs hear sector divisions over reorganisation

By Martin Ford | 28 January 2025

The size and scale of local authorities following reorganisation has left the sector divided.

PARTNERSHIPS

Keeping people at the heart of everything

By Maxine O’Mahony | 24 January 2025

Against the backdrop of continued debates about structure and governance it is crucial we in the ...

POLITICS

Power grab pushback

By By Dan Peters | 23 January 2025

Labour’s localism agenda has come under fire amid accusations the party is prioritising dealing w...

WORKFORCE

Is there a gorilla in our midst?

By Jonathan Werran | 22 January 2025

Jonathan Werran argues that existing local government staffing and resourcing could struggle to d...

DEVOLUTION

Mayor warns of creating 'behemoths'

By Martin Ford | 22 January 2025

A mayor has warned of creating local government ‘behemoths’ overburdened with responsibilities.

REORGANISATION

Norwich launches city unitary bid

By Paul Marinko | 22 January 2025

Norwich City councillors have voted unanimously in favour of pursuing unitary status as part of p...

DEVOLUTION

Two years to change the world

By Heather Jameson | 22 January 2025

As Calderdale MBC’s chief executive Robin Tuddenham takes on the role of president of Solace in w...

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frederica-diamanta

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

Housing Ombudsman

£130,095 per annum, negotiable based on experience.

The Housing Ombudsman Service allows colleagues to choose if they wish to work in the London office, from home or a hybrid of the two Apply for this job

Housing Ombudsman Service

Head of Venue Sales and Marketing

£58,239 to £67,030 per annum

Harrogate Convention Centre is one of the UK’s leading conference and exhibition venues Apply for this job

North Yorkshire Council

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