Title
FINANCE
'Devolution revolution' in jeopardy after Budget
By Thomas Bridge | 22 March 2016
Devolution deals unveiled during the Budget are in turmoil after widespread dissent over the powe...
WHITEHALL
Government devolution strategy 'piecemeal and incoherent'
By William Eichler | 21 March 2016
The Government’s devolution strategy is ‘piecemeal and incoherent,’ a new cross-party report has ...
FINANCE
COSLA calls for new relationship
By Jamie Hailstone | 21 March 2016
Scottish council bosses have called for the relationship between local and central government nor...
WHITEHALL
Rate relief compensation 'nigh on impossible'
By Sam Clayden | 18 March 2016
The Government’s plans to reimburse local government for raising the threshold for small business...
ECONOMIC GROWTH
Weak link between localism and economic growth
By Dr Paul Greenhalgh | 16 March 2016
When business rate retention was first introduced in 2013 it had two underlying policy objectives...
FINANCE
LGA seeks rates distribution deal
By Dan Peters | 15 March 2016
The Local Government Association (LGA) has called for an exploration of sub-national distribution...
ECONOMIC GROWTH
Focus devolution on cities, Osborne urged
By Thomas Bridge | 11 March 2016
Devolution of powers must focus on cities if Britain is to improve its economic outlook, a think ...
ECONOMIC GROWTH
MPs deny councils power over Sunday trading hours
By Thomas Bridge | 10 March 2016
Ministers have rejected handing councils powers to determine Sunday trading hours, after fears of...
FINANCE
Look how far we've come – now let's go further
By Heather Jameson | 10 March 2016
After speaking with Greg Clark, Heather Jameson reflects that local government still has a long w...
FINANCE
The man with the devo plans
By Heather Jameson | 08 March 2016
Heather Jameson talks to communities secretary Greg Clark about the ‘devolution revolution’ as lo...
Director of Adult Social Care (DASS)
up to circa £114,000
An ambitious, innovative council where Adult Social Care is central to shaping the future of the borough. Apply for this job
Director of Education & Skills
up to circa £114,000
An ambitious, high-performing council where education, inclusion and skills are central to shaping the future of the borough. Apply for this job
Director of Prosperity and Investment
up to circa £114,000
An ambitious council delivering growth, regeneration and investment at scale. Apply for this job
Director of Adult Social Care (DASS)
up to circa £114,000
An ambitious, innovative council where Adult Social Care is central to shaping the future of the borough. Apply for this job
Director of Education & Skills
up to circa £114,000
An ambitious, high-performing council where education, inclusion and skills are central to shaping the future of the borough. Apply for this job
Director of Prosperity and Investment
up to circa £114,000
An ambitious council delivering growth, regeneration and investment at scale. Apply for this job
©2026 Hemming Group Limited. Registered in England and Wales. Registered No: 490200. VAT number GB342 023 408
