ECONOMIC GROWTH

Our economies are constrained by centuries old boundaries

By Ian Miller | 03 July 2018

Ian Miller calls for a bottom up approach to LEP boundaries in the future.

PEOPLE

Werran named as Localis boss

By Heather Jameson | 03 July 2018

Think-tank Localis has named Jonathan Werran as its new chief executive, replacing Liam Booth-Smi...

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

The truth about accountability, transparency and f iscal health

By Heather Jameson | 27 June 2018

Heather Jameson says that just because there is local democracy, it doesn’t mean councils don’t h...

BUSINESS

London to get half of £1bn extra housing borrowing

By Dan Peters | 26 June 2018

Councils in London will benefit from half of the additional housing borrowing flexibilities despi...

WHITEHALL

Needs review to decide council tax support

By Dan Peters | 25 June 2018

Funding for local council tax support schemes will be considered as part of the review of needs a...

FINANCE

Traffic light ratings 'could destabilise' councils

By Dan Peters | 25 June 2018

Districts have warned that ‘naming and shaming’ councils in a vulnerable financial situation usin...

TRANSFORMATION

Understanding the reasons behind change

By Sandra Dinneen | 20 June 2018

Sandra Dinneen on embracing and shaping change at the local level.

WHITEHALL

Districts resist council tax support pressure

By Dan Peters | 15 June 2018

Districts have hit back at Government pressure for them to pass on cash for local council tax sup...

TRANSFORMATION

There are huge opportunities for districts to grasp

By Louise Round | 29 May 2018

Collaborating and transforming is in districts' DNA, writes Louise Round.

TRANSFORMATION

Districts are the democratic gatekeepers to transformation

By John Fuller | 22 May 2018

John Fuller on a new transformation toolkit launched by the District Councils' Network.

frederica-diamanta

Head of Operations

£95,510

At South Tyneside Council, we’re passionate about creating a place where everyone can live healthy, happy, and fulfilling lives. Apply for this job

South Tyneside Council

Director - Governance

£76,134 – £88,571 (including car allowance)

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North Herts Council

Director - Place

£76,134 – £88,571 (including car allowance)

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North Herts Council

frederica-diamanta

Head of Operations

£95,510

At South Tyneside Council, we’re passionate about creating a place where everyone can live healthy, happy, and fulfilling lives. Apply for this job

South Tyneside Council

Director - Governance

£76,134 – £88,571 (including car allowance)

As the Monitoring Officer you will work as part of the ‘Golden Triangle’ with the Head of Paid Service and s.151 officer Apply for this job

North Herts Council

Director - Place

£76,134 – £88,571 (including car allowance)

As the Director of Place, you’ll provide a key leadership role in delivering the Council priorities... Apply for this job

North Herts Council