ECONOMIC GROWTH

The deal appeal

By Heather Jameson | 14 October 2015

The chancellor’s devolution of business rates to local government has galvanised the sector, but ...

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

What came first: Devolution or collaboration?

By Allen Graham | 14 October 2015

Allen Graham tries to answer the perennial question and finds a solution for local government par...

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

How are we going to build our future?

By Claire Fox | 14 October 2015

Although there are rightful concerns about border controls and an influx in population, newly-dev...

BUSINESS

A devolution conundrum

By Ben Page | 14 October 2015

Ben Page analyses George Osborne's latest announcements on business rates and examines whether lo...

BUSINESS

Council set to approve 'Canary Wharf of Birmingham'

By Thomas Bridge | 13 October 2015

Plans to create a £600m ‘Canary Wharf of Birmingham’ are due to be adopted by the city council ne...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Northamptonshire leader pushes for funding overhaul

By Sam Clayden | 09 October 2015

Northamptonshire CC have called for changes to funding mechanisms in the face of a massive oversp...

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Counties and districts unite to explore devolution options

By Thomas Bridge | 08 October 2015

County and district leaders are this morning meeting to jointly form a plan on how to address dev...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Only 'few' councils to win substantial fiscal devolution

By Thomas Bridge | 07 October 2015

Few councils are likely to gain significant financial powers under the Government’s devolution dr...

DCLG

Smaller cities passed-over in devo deals

By Sam Clayden | 07 October 2015

Devolution of powers to smaller, faster-growing cities is being overlooked in favour of larger, p...

FINANCE

Keeping it real

By Mark Rogers | 06 October 2015

SOLACE president Mark Rogers explains to delegates at its annual summit why local government must...

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frederica-diamanta

Assistant Director for Safeguarding

£108,258

Recognised for our innovation and investment, this is a fantastic opportunity to join our leadership team Apply for this job

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council

Director of Children’s Social Care and Early Help

Salary: £108,312 - £125,565

At Thurrock we take a whole council approach to improving the lives of our children and young people, placing them at the heart of all that we do Apply for this job

Thurrock Borough Council

Assistant Director Transformation

£97,426 - £108,074

We are seeking an outstanding strategic leader and solutions-focused expert to play a pivotal role at this key moment for North Yorkshire Apply for this job

North Yorkshire Council