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POLICY AND POLITICS
Could they be a contender?
By Jack Shaw | 03 July 2025
If Reform-controlled authorities prove dysfunctional or obstructive will that erode trust in both...
DEVOLUTION
Strategic authority 'needs to be bigger than Surrey'
By Dan Peters | 02 July 2025
Surrey should be part of a strategic authority on a geography wider than the county, according to...
FINANCE
The big picture is clear – we must work through this together
By Jonathan Carr-West | 02 July 2025
Jonathan Carr-West looks at what the fair funding review consultation reveals – or doesn’t – abou...
LGA CONFERENCE
LGA demands ministerial forum on health
By Martin Ford | 01 July 2025
The Local Government Association (LGA) has demanded a greater voice for councils in reforming the...
ECONOMIC GROWTH
Creating work, the local way
By Jonathan Werran | 01 July 2025
A new research programme shows how devolution can improve employment services by moving decision-...
DEVOLUTION
EXCLUSIVE: Ex-minister gets role on strategic authority improvement board
By Emily Twinch | 30 June 2025
Former Tory minister Dame Amanda Milling is expected to be appointed to a board tasked with helpi...
DEVOLUTION
The new health duty on strategic authorities: getting it right
By Tom Lloyd Goodwin | 27 June 2025
If designed and implemented effectively, the new health duty on strategic authorities could play ...
DEVOLUTION
Smart spending, strong regions
By Jeff Matsu | 27 June 2025
The Spending Review has set ambitious goals for the UK, but achieving them depends on embracing l...
REORGANISATION
The death of local government
By Steve Leach | 25 June 2025
The Government’s commitment to authorities of around half-a-million will further decimate the cou...
LEADERSHIP
Reaching for the radical
By Heather Jameson | 19 June 2025
Bristol is the only large unitary with a Green-led administration. Heather Jameson talks to its l...
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- Future Forum Midlands: Civil servants dismiss timetable speculation for LGR review
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Chief Executive
£205,749 to £224,986
Premium jobNorth Yorkshire Council is seeking an exceptional leader to become our next Chief Executive. Apply for this job
Chief Executive
£competitive
We are looking for an exceptional senior leader with a strong record of leading change Apply for this job
Assistant Director Finance & Governance and Deputy Section 151 Officer
up to £121,526 + a monthly car allowance of £200 per month + fringe allowance of £753 per annum
You will lead a broad and influential portfolio including finance, revenues and benefits, procurement, audit, risk, insurance and corporate fraud. Apply for this job
- Future Forum Midlands: Civil servants dismiss timetable speculation for LGR review
- Future Forum Midlands: Two councils using agentic AI for citizen contact
- Future Forum Midlands: Ex-Starmer advisor sees future for reorganisation
- West Surrey Council set to announce chief executive
- Future Forum Midlands: Government's financial plans 'implausible'
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