FINANCE

The centre will always hold

By John Stewart | 25 October 2011

Anyone expecting a new ‘golden age’ of local government should remember the Government knows of n...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Shadowy figures

By John Stewart | 08 June 2011

Government plans to impose mayoral referendums have not been thought out properly, say George Jon...

FINANCE

Missing the big picture

By John Stewart | 20 May 2011

George Jones and John Stewart find the latest review of council finance is too narrowly focused.

WHITEHALL

Qualified votes challenge local democracy

By John Stewart | 12 April 2011

MPs should take a closer look at legislation which will hand powers to elected mayors and unelect...

WHITEHALL

Why the commission lost its way

By John Stewart | 05 April 2011

Following David Walker’s article last week, George Jones and John Stewart argue that the Audit Co...

WHITEHALL

So much for the Centralism Bill's aims

By John Stewart | 21 January 2011

Despite its name, centralism reigns in the Localism Bill, with ministers believing local authorit...

WHITEHALL

Local government's constitutional right

By John Stewart | 22 August 2007

Gordon Brown's plans to consider the constitution include councils, but they should be seen as mo...

WHITEHALL

Making friends and influencing people

By John Stewart | 10 January 2007

No-one has explained why it was essential to issue the White Paper on local government in October.

WHITEHALL

Will they learn to listen?

By John Stewart | 08 November 2006

George Jones and John Stewart welcome the Local Government White paper

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frederica-diamanta

Highways Service Manager

£50,512 - £53,701

Do you want deliver highway and transport infrastructure and services to North Northamptonshire? Apply for this job

North Northamptonshire Council

Project Delivery Manager

Grade 11 (£54,628 to £59,825)

You will be supporting the Head of Project Delivery with delivery of the capital programme. Apply for this job

Sheffield City Council

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£55,056 - £63,367

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Project Delivery Manager to join the Transforming Cities Fund (TCF) team. Apply for this job

North Yorkshire Council