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ECONOMIC GROWTH
Why wait?
By Charlotte Alldritt | 21 March 2023
The Budget signals big steps for devolution, but the chancellor could do much for local governmen...
WHITEHALL
Councils need the power to set fees
By Ian Miller | 20 March 2023
While the DCN welcomes the proposed increases to planning fees, what councils need is the power t...
PENSIONS
How are some councils getting ahead on levelling-up?
By Hayley Rees | 20 March 2023
There are no easy fixes to the financial challenge councils face, but long-term funding is helpin...
ECONOMIC GROWTH
Northern Powerhouse architect calls for swift fiscal devolution
By Mark Conrad | 20 March 2023
One of the architects of the Northern Powerhouse has called for a five-step devolution of fiscal ...
ECONOMIC GROWTH
Economic development is suddenly fashionable
By Nigel Wilcock | 17 March 2023
Given the decision to dissolve the Local Enterprise Partnerships framework, one might assume the ...
ECONOMIC GROWTH
Budget 2023: The austerity elephant
By Cllr Sir Stephen Houghton | 17 March 2023
Forced cutbacks and savings from councils over the next few years risk outweighing the new regene...
PAY
Budget 2023: The sector does not have the gift of time
By Simon Christian | 17 March 2023
Government was quiet on the challenges facing the public sector including pay, on a Budget day wh...
FINANCE
Future Forum: We've had to do it ourselves
By Dan Peters | 17 March 2023
A chief executive whose council has repeatedly lost out bidding for levelling up funds has told h...
CLIMATE CHANGE
Budget 2023: The promises made now call for action to benefit communities
By Graham Duxbury | 16 March 2023
The chancellor promised to give communities more control over their economic destiny, and this no...
ECONOMIC GROWTH
The Budget recognises local leaders are a key growth driver
By Cllr Tim Oliver | 16 March 2023
The chancellor’s Budget is a clear indication that councils are viewed as crucial in leading econ...
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Assistant Director Service Development
£100,545 to £111,533 plus relocation support
People living longer, healthier, independent lives Apply for this job
Head of Internal Communications
£59,526 - £74,040 per year
Southwark Council is strengthening how it communicates with staff and residents... Apply for this job
Head of Change
£69,537 - £86,766 per yea
Southwark is delivering an ambitious transformation programme to improve services and deliver financial sustainability. Apply for this job
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