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COUNTY COUNCILS' NETWORK
Counties call for more devolution progress
By Martin Ford | 26 September 2022
County councils are pressing for more progress on devolution amid suggestions talks have stalled ...
HOUSING
Housing MJ: Rent rise piles on pressure
By Heather Jameson | 21 September 2022
Faced with a potential 11% rise in social housing rents amid soaring inflation, the Government ha...
COVID
The nation acts locally to mark the passing of our head of state
By Claire Kober | 20 September 2022
It is a testament to the commitment of council members and officers alike that the sector has ris...
DEVOLUTION
Now is the time to bring central and local government closer together
By Cllr James Jamieson | 20 September 2022
During what has been a historic period of national mourning, councils provided important leadersh...
ENVIRONMENT
Fears for local fracking controls
By Martin Ford | 14 September 2022
Councils fear an erosion of local controls over fracking with the Prime Minister expected to lift...
PAY
PM must work fast to repair social care
By Caroline Abrahams | 14 September 2022
Caroline Abrahams looks at the social care challenges facing the new Prime Minister, including th...
WHITEHALL
Trust should underpin all our relationships
By Cllr Sam Chapman-Allen | 13 September 2022
The arrival of Prime Minister Liz Truss and the new Cabinet offers us an opportunity to keep on p...
POVERTY
Moving from campaigning to governing
By Dan Corry | 13 September 2022
Governing is an honour and a grind, and the next few months for new Prime Minister Liz Truss will...
ECONOMIC GROWTH
Birmingham has no alternative other than to declare a cost of living crisis
By Cllr Ian Ward | 12 September 2022
As Birmingham City Council declares a cost of living emergency, leader Ian Ward says the Prime Mi...
PLANNING
Simon Clarke's clarity of purpose may be just what is required
By Duncan Flynn | 12 September 2022
Duncan Flynn looks at the scale of the task facing the new secretary of state for levelling up Si...
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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
Service Director: Education
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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