DEVOLUTION

A white paper for continuity devolution

By Jonathan Werran | 16 December 2024

The ambitions of the English Devolution White Paper will need a decade of renewal rather than a s...

FINANCE

Sector call for council tax review

By Dan Peters | 13 December 2024

Local government has called for a ‘fundamental review of council tax’ in a long-awaited report.

FINANCE

Divert NHS cash to social care

By Martin Ford | 10 December 2024

The Government has been urged to divert NHS funding to ease pressure on local government.

FINANCE

Fresh revenue raising powers promised for councils

By Dan Peters | 04 December 2024

The Scottish Budget has pledged to ‘enhance the fiscal empowerment of local government through wo...

DEVOLUTION

London Councils lobbies for single settlement for capital

By Dan Peters | 28 November 2024

London Councils is seeking to strike a single settlement deal for the capital with the Government.

DEVOLUTION

The direction of devolution in the nations

By Tim Edds | 05 November 2024

Devolution in England is a key instrument in the Labour Government’s economic growth agenda, but ...

FINANCE

Economist floats payroll tax idea

By Dan Peters | 02 October 2024

The UK could introduce a hypothecated payroll tax like in France, a former adviser to a series of...

REORGANISATION

Future Forum Midlands: Clark points to reorganisation for sector

By Paul Marinko | 12 September 2024

Former communities secretary Greg Clark has said local government reorganisation should follow th...

FINANCE

Fiscal devolution could lead to greater inequalities, warns IFS

By Emily Twinch | 03 September 2024

Devolution must come with reform of council funding allocations or it could worsen inequalities, ...

FINANCE

Devolution may be sexier, but funding reform is vital

By David Phillips | 03 September 2024

David Phillips says that In the excitement about devolution, it is vital not to forget another bi...

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frederica-diamanta

Head of Operations

£95,510

At South Tyneside Council, we’re passionate about creating a place where everyone can live healthy, happy, and fulfilling lives. Apply for this job

South Tyneside Council

Director - Governance

£76,134 – £88,571 (including car allowance)

As the Monitoring Officer you will work as part of the ‘Golden Triangle’ with the Head of Paid Service and s.151 officer Apply for this job

North Herts Council

Director - Place

£76,134 – £88,571 (including car allowance)

As the Director of Place, you’ll provide a key leadership role in delivering the Council priorities... Apply for this job

North Herts Council