EUROPEAN UNION

Learning from the special relationship

By Lawrence Conway | 26 June 2019

Reflecting on insights from the USA, Lawrence Conway says there are key elements we need to addre...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Unitaries are the best way to strengthen local government's economic role, says Lord Kerslake

By Ann McGauran | 25 June 2019

The former head of the civil service Lord Bob Kerslake has come down firmly in favour of unitarie...

WHITEHALL

EXCLUSIVE: NAO leaves open no-deal Brexit audit

By Luke McGurn | 25 June 2019

An assessment of how ready the UK is for a no-deal Brexit has not been ruled out by the National ...

WHITEHALL

MPs press ministry to bring forward Shared Prosperity Fund

By Martin Ford | 24 June 2019

Local government secretary James Brokenshire has been urged to bring forward the replacement for ...

EUROPEAN UNION

Can Boris the Brexiteer revert to Boris the inclusive Mayor?

By Michael Burton | 19 June 2019

Mike Burton has two questions. Will Boris bring some of his trusted former local government leade...

FINANCE

Pensions Infrastructure Platform optimistic despite Brexit

By Dan Peters | 14 June 2019

A vehicle designed to encourage council pension schemes to invest in UK infrastructure will not l...

WHITEHALL

Civil service chief calls for more cross-Whitehall working

By Michael Burton | 14 June 2019

Whitehall chief Sir Mark Sedwill has called for more cross-boundary working among civil servants ...

WHITEHALL

Transformation 'largely left to smoulder on the back burner'

By Dan Peters | 12 June 2019

Five years ago the Service Transformation Challenge Panel was launched with the aim of delivering...

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

It's a good time to lobby

By Dan Corry | 12 June 2019

Dan Corry says that while the policy world is currently in something of a stasis lock, politicall...

WHITEHALL

Council preparations for Brexit 'hampered' by Whitehall

By Dan Peters | 06 June 2019

Whitehall’s lack of focus and co-ordination ‘hampered’ councils’ preparations for Brexit in the r...

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frederica-diamanta

Chief Executive Officer and Head of Paid Service

up to £165k plus Returning Officer Fees

Are you interested in applying for one of the best jobs in local government? Apply for this job

Stevenage Borough Council

Head of Strategic Planning and Housing

£56,080 to £59,525 per annum

As we develop our new Local Plan, we are looking for talented people to help us turn that vision into a reality. Apply for this job

Ribble Valley Borough Council

Hospital Social Worker

ME11 - ME13 £41,964 -£50,646

We are looking for a qualified Social Worker with a personality of someone with drive, determination and vision Apply for this job

London Borough of Merton