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ECONOMIC GROWTH
We can't wait any longer for major reform of local government
By Simon Jeffrey | 21 September 2020
The current patchwork of local government needs to change if we are to have any hope of levelling...
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...
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Strategic Director of Corporate and Governance Services
Grade 19, from £115,794 to £124,441 per annum
This pivotal leadership role sits at the heart of our council and will give you an opportunity to truly influence organisational success Apply for this job
Corporate Director of Integrated Commissioning
£127,105 - £136,013
If you’re ready to make a lasting difference across West Northants, we’d love to hear from you. Apply for this job
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up to £125k
Every child and young person in Somerset deserves the best possible education, wherever they live and whatever support they need to help them thrive. Apply for this job
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