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REORGANISATION

Think-tank proposes axing hundreds of councils

By Martin Ford | 11 September 2020

England’s 349 councils should be replaced with 69 unitary authorities, a think-tank has argued.

DEVOLUTION

Scottish councils release blueprint for change

By Martin Ford | 07 September 2020

A local government blueprint laying out the changes required to unlock councils’ full potential h...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Green recovery and growth should be the golden thread for counties

By Peter French | 18 August 2020

Peter French says the devolution White Paper provides 'an opportune moment for the Government to ...

WHITEHALL

EXCLUSIVE: Lib Dem leadership candidates in reorganisation warning

By Heather Jameson | 06 August 2020

The Lib Dem leadership candidates have both warned against the Government’s plans to force throug...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Give us the fiscal tools to finish the recovery job

By Jonathan Werran | 16 July 2020

Fiscal devo should work in England to boost growth, placemaking and social wellbeing as it does i...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Better response to pandemic from European councils, says think-tank

By Dan Peters | 16 July 2020

Local government across Europe has been able to react to the coronavirus crisis with greater powe...

SCRUTINY

Don't kick more fiscal devo for London into the long grass, says Assembly chair

By Ann McGauran | 07 July 2020

The post COVID world shows that further fiscal devolution for the capital is vital and ‘mustn’t b...

SCRUTINY

The London Assembly: 20 years of a unique scrutiny model

07 July 2020

Twenty years old, and in the depths of a pandemic, the London Assembly is now facing exceptional ...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Six lessons for devolution from COVID-19

By Steve Leach | 24 June 2020

A localised and nimble response to the coronavirus outbreak is important, say Colin Copus and Ste...

SOCIAL CARE

A system of finance that's ready for extinction

By Heather Jameson | 29 April 2020

Heather Jameson says the current system of local government finance ‘looks more and more like it ...

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frederica-diamanta

Executive Director Finance and Resources

£168,135 to £230,985

Westminster City Council is no ordinary local authority. Apply for this job

Westminster City Council

Assistant Director – Regulatory Services

£71,202 - £77,495 per annum - plus benefits package

Derbyshire is a county of proud communities, beautiful landscapes and ambitious growth. Apply for this job

Derbyshire County Council

Director of Law and Governance

Up to £150,000

Southwark is a vibrant, diverse London borough with a strong community identity. Apply for this job

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