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COHESION
Everyday community engagement is quietly transforming lives
By Caroline Green | 15 September 2025
Frontline officers and grassroots initiatives are fostering integration, wellbeing, and social co...
DEVOLUTION
Will devolution deliver on health and growth?
By Mariah Kelly | 12 September 2025
The Government must use the English Devolution Bill to set the framework required for Strategic A...
DEVOLUTION
Future Forum Midlands: Combined authority seeks 'full autonomy'
By Martin Ford | 10 September 2025
Taking the helm of the first combined county authority in England was like ‘flying the plane whil...
DEVOLUTION
Warwickshire risks becoming a devo island, chief executive warns
By Ann McGauran | 09 September 2025
The rejection by West Midlands mayor Richard Parker of Warwickshire joining his combined authorit...
HEALTH
Ahead of the curve on health
By Mubasshir Ajaz | 08 September 2025
Mubasshir Ajaz explains how the West Midlands is leading the charge to put health at the heart of...
DEVOLUTION
Eyes on the prize
By Piali Das Gupta | 08 September 2025
Devolution and reorganisation should go hand-in-hand to achieve the best results, writes Piali Da...
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...
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Director of Adult Social Care (DASS)
up to circa £114,000
An ambitious, innovative council where Adult Social Care is central to shaping the future of the borough. Apply for this job
Director of Education & Skills
up to circa £114,000
An ambitious, high-performing council where education, inclusion and skills are central to shaping the future of the borough. Apply for this job
Director of Prosperity and Investment
up to circa £114,000
An ambitious council delivering growth, regeneration and investment at scale. Apply for this job
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