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PLANNING
A Bill to drive innovation and local accountability
By Rebecca Gilbert | 12 October 2023
With the Levelling-up and Regeneration Bill going through its final parliamentary stages, Tiffany...
PLANNING
Labour to 'put communities in control'
By Martin Ford | 10 October 2023
A raft of new mayors, combined authorities and devolved powers will be on offer should Labour win...
DEVOLUTION
Metro mayors still lack power to shape the future
By Andrew Carter | 09 October 2023
The HS2 saga over the last few days shows metro mayors still lack the voice and power they need t...
DEVOLUTION
Dorset explores cross-boundary devolution bid
By Martin Ford | 09 October 2023
Dorset Council is looking beyond its borders for potential partners in a devolution deal bid.
DEVOLUTION
Leicestershire and Rutland to seek level two devolution
By Martin Ford | 05 October 2023
A level two devolution deal will be sought after the three authorities involved failed to reach a...
ECONOMIC GROWTH
A working ecosystem needs a local base
By Professor Graeme Atherton | 03 October 2023
Local authorities are the natural fulcrum for a dynamic, flexible and responsive skills ecosystem...
LOCAL DEMOCRACY
Wales to automatically register voters
By Ellie Ames | 03 October 2023
The Welsh Government is to establish automatic voter registration for local government and Senedd...
FINANCE
Home to roost
By Meg Hillier | 26 September 2023
The challenges faced by councils in financial crisis stem from Government action since 2010 and m...
PLANNING
Peers approve levelling up Bill
By Mark Conrad | 22 September 2023
Peers have approved the amended Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill – leaving ministers seeking a ...
WHITEHALL
Bentley insists level two devolution 'best option' for county
By Dan Peters | 21 September 2023
Essex CC’s Conservative leader Kevin Bentley has insisted that a level two devolution deal is the...
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- Council workers offered 3.3% pay rise in 'full and final' deal
- Final reorganisation decisions for four priority areas announced
- Essex threatens legal action over reorganisation
- Tackling Incivility: A leadership priority for local government
- Bringing skills from the private sector into a council isn't simply a career shift
Programme Director (LGR Transition)
£121k – £134k (fixed term 2 years with option to extend)
Hertfordshire is embarking on one of the most significant transformations in its public services for a generation. Apply for this job
Assistant Director People Commissioning
£99,433 to £112,411
Bradford is a district on the rise: ambitious, confident and determined to deliver lasting change. Apply for this job
Strategic Director Environment
£159,862 to £167,495
Bradford is a district on the rise: ambitious, confident and determined to deliver lasting change. Apply for this job
- Council workers offered 3.3% pay rise in 'full and final' deal
- Final reorganisation decisions for four priority areas announced
- Essex threatens legal action over reorganisation
- Tackling Incivility: A leadership priority for local government
- Bringing skills from the private sector into a council isn't simply a career shift
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