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LOCAL DEMOCRACY
Scottish devolution: Time to re-boot
By George Thorley | 09 February 2024
It’s time for an informed debate in Scotland on the next stage of the devolution journey, says Ge...
DEVOLUTION
It's time for a 'big bang' to fix our workforce
By Heather Jameson | 06 February 2024
'There is a need to rethink workloads across the public sector, to harness new technologies to do...
INFRASTRUCTURE
Rocket-booster for the UK's economy
By Cllr Nick Kemp | 06 February 2024
Newcastle, ‘backbone of the UK economy’, is powered by unique natural assets and a drive to innov...
DEVOLUTION
Plan to fight poverty
By Adrian Dougherty | 05 February 2024
Adrian Dougherty sets out lessons from a joined-up approach to addressing child poverty at North ...
COUNCIL TAX
Call for council tax overhaul
By Ellie Ames | 26 January 2024
Work should begin now on the ‘long-overdue’ revaluation of all domestic properties in England to ...
WHITEHALL
Devon and Torbay devolution deal announced
By Andrew Vaux | 25 January 2024
The Government has announced details of a new devolution deal for Devon CC and Torbay Council.
FINANCE
Lyons: Where are we now?
By Michael Burton | 23 January 2024
The Lyons review of local government was published 17 years ago. If the inquiry recommendations h...
ECONOMIC GROWTH
All parts of the country have been levelled down
By Andrew Carter | 22 January 2024
For the next Government there will be serious choices and decisions to make in order to deliver t...
ECONOMIC GROWTH
Levelling up must continue, urges think-tank
By Martin Ford | 22 January 2024
Efforts to level up the country and devolve more powers to local government should continue follo...
FINANCE
Shadow minister backs Total Place return
By Martin Ford | 16 January 2024
Labour’s shadow local government minister has suggested a return to Total Place to tackle local g...
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- Worcestershire reorganisation row erupts
- Election watchdog 'not consulted' before shadow poll cancellation
- Medway talks with ministry over finances
- Labour Conference: McMahon will 'come back stronger' on LGR
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Director of Governance and Civic Services
c£130,000
As the Council’s statutory Monitoring Officer, you will champion strong governance and integrity Apply for this job
Executive Director Corporate Resources, Section 151 Officer
up to £160,217
The successful candidate will combine outstanding professional credibility and the ability to influence Apply for this job
Director of Finance
highly competitive
Not only will you fulfil the role of statutory Chief Financial Officer you will be part of a directorate team Apply for this job
- Worcestershire reorganisation row erupts
- Election watchdog 'not consulted' before shadow poll cancellation
- Medway talks with ministry over finances
- Labour Conference: McMahon will 'come back stronger' on LGR
- Downgrading councils who use illegal children's homes holds sector to 'unattainable standard'
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