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POVERTY

Integrated care systems are the ideal way of levelling up

By Rob Webster | 22 February 2022

Rob Webster outlines the scale of the health and social care levelling up challenge in West Yorks...

COUNCIL TAX

Universal Credit would be better delivery vehicle for energy bills support

By Deven Ghelani | 17 February 2022

Universal Credit has the data on those likely to need support with energy bills and would be a mo...

HEALTH

Joining up care for people, places and populations: a genuinely radical leap forward

By Steve Barwick | 16 February 2022

There is a great deal in the Integration White Paper to be welcomed and it represents a radical s...

DEVOLUTION

Building a new North

By Ann McGauran | 16 February 2022

What lies ahead for communities across the North after the publication of the Levelling Up White ...

PAY

Get back to basics on women's representation

By Sophie Walker | 15 February 2022

Women’s representation in local government is particularly poor, and equal and adequate pay for c...

CLIMATE CHANGE

Levelling up – one hub at a time

By Graham Duxbury | 09 February 2022

The White Paper is unlikely to be as transformative as billed for the country as a whole, but joi...

FINANCE

Tackling the UK's 'outlier' position depends on the North, says Gove

09 February 2022

The North is ‘where the action is, politically and economically’ if the UK’s position as an outli...

SOLACE

Must change always be so lacking in urgency?

By Graeme McDonald | 09 February 2022

Graeme McDonald says a devolution deal 'represents the very start of change, not an outcome in it...

COUNCIL TAX

Council tax rebate won't fix a long-broken system

By Heather Jameson | 09 February 2022

The chancellor’s decision to give a rebate of £150 to those in council tax bands A-D 'has done a ...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Unlock the potential of social entrepreneurship to truly level up

By Alastair Wilson | 07 February 2022

It’s no surprise the Levelling Up White Paper outlines a keen interest in providing further suppo...

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frederica-diamanta

Chief Executive

Up to £234,171

This is a rare opportunity to lead a council with both strength and ambition at a time of change. Apply for this job

Leicestershire County Council

Director of Adults and Integrated Commissioning

up to £129,530 per annum

A career-defining role at the heart of adult social care transformation. Apply for this job

Kent County Council

Service Director – Skills and Regeneration

up to £114,023

Kirklees is a district of ambition, compassion, and opportunity. Apply for this job

Kirklees Metropolitan Council