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CLIMATE CHANGE
A call for parity at the UK's edges
By Cllr Linda Taylor | 21 February 2023
Cllr Linda Taylor says the Government’s renewed enthusiasm for levelling up is a reset moment for...
DEVOLUTION
We still have a desperate need for local growth
By Jackie Sadek | 21 February 2023
Jackie Sadek says the real way to supercharge the economy is to give powers back to local communi...
REORGANISATION
Keeping local government local
By Colin Copus | 21 February 2023
As delegates gather for the District Councils’ Network Annual Conference in Hertfordshire, Colin ...
WHITEHALL
£5.4bn surplus recorded for public finances
By Michael Burton | 21 February 2023
The public finances showed a welcome £5.4bn surplus last month as record self-assessment tax reve...
HEALTH
Producing healthier places
By Rosie Fogden | 21 February 2023
Health inequalities remain profound, but locally designed public services can help turn the tide,...
PLANNING
Fighting for freedom
By Ann McGauran | 21 February 2023
The District Councils’ Network conference takes place this week. Ann McGauran talks to those who ...
WHITEHALL
Call for 'real action' as Government sidelines parks group
By Dan Peters | 20 February 2023
A member of the Government’s sidelined parks action group (PAG) has called for ‘real action’ afte...
WALES
Labour proposes new anti-social behaviour powers for councils
By Dan Peters | 17 February 2023
Councils would be able to force offenders in England and Wales to remove graffiti or rubbish unde...
ECONOMIC GROWTH
Local government in the Land of the Long White Cloud
By Alex Parmley | 15 February 2023
Alex Parmley offers a leadership perspective from a district council in New Zealand, where local ...
CLIMATE CHANGE
The right environment for interim resource?
By Kathryn Reed | 15 February 2023
Kathryn Reed outlines the opportunities and challenges for place based services in 2023. With env...
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£188,576 - £201,902 (pay award pending)
Join us for a rare opportunity to lead one of the UK’s newest and most ambitious councils Apply for this job
Finance Development Accountant
Band I (£55,609 to £59,025)
Sandwell Council’s Finance Division is seeking a proactive Finance Development Accountant on a full-time permanent basis Apply for this job
LGR Programme Director
Up to £120k
This is a once in a generation opportunity to shape the future of local government in Worcestershire. Apply for this job
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