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ECONOMIC GROWTH
Ambitious plans are needed for the fix we're in
By Jonathan Werran | 03 February 2025
The Plan for Growth represents continuity in that it ‘misses the target in ways uncannily reminis...
LEADERSHIP
A back to the future moment, and it's still local that matters
By Stephen Gaskell | 03 February 2025
2025’s resolutions may be stacking up, but local government remains at the heart of delivery for ...
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.
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Strategic Lead - Highway Project Delivery
Salary: £63,405 - £70,609 per annum. Incremental progression subject to performance
We are looking for an exceptional strategic leader to join our senior highways management team. Apply for this job
Head of Resident Experience
up to £93k
If you’re a housing professional looking for a job that will stretch and reward you in equal measure Apply for this job
Head of Housing Allocations & Accommodation
up to £93k
If you’re a housing professional looking for a job that will stretch and reward you in equal measure Apply for this job
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