Warm words but little in the way of answers
POLITICS

Warm words but little in the way of answers

By Heather Jameson | 26 September 2024

The Starmer Government has clearly framed the issues but so far has very little in the way of answers, says editor Heather Jameson.

DEVOLUTION

Rayner confirms devolution agreements

By William Eichler | 19 September 2024

Four deals have been signed off in what deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner described as ‘only th...

DEVOLUTION

Labour scraps counties' devo deals

By Paul Marinko | 12 September 2024

Norfolk and Suffolk CCs have revealed the new Labour Government has scrapped the directly-elected...

LOCAL DEMOCRACY

Gough: Local government under water

By Emily Twinch | 04 September 2024

‘Big changes’ to tackle the ‘structural problems’ facing local government are needed to help coun...

LOCAL DEMOCRACY

Tewkesbury votes to change name to North Gloucestershire

By Paul Marinko | 04 September 2024

Tewkesbury BC has voted to change its name to North Gloucestershire BC from December this year.

LOCAL DEMOCRACY

New charter for Oxfordshire councils is a great platform to build on

By Cllr Liz Leffman | 09 August 2024

The Oxfordshire Councils Charter, aimed at improving local democracy, is the first in the country...

COHESION

Rotheram: Mindless violence distracts from delivering justice

By Dan Peters | 31 July 2024

Local government leaders have condemned violent protests that broke out after three girls were ki...

WHITEHALL

McMahon: Existing devolution deals may be improved

By Paul Marinko | 26 July 2024

Local government minister Jim McMahon has said it is down to the Government to make devolution ‘a...

GENERAL ELECTION

Election reflection

By Ian Miller | 08 July 2024

Ian Miller offers his personal reflections on polling day and the count in Wyre Forest, and he ma...

GENERAL ELECTION

Districts look forward to early collaboration with a new government

By Trevor Holden | 03 July 2024

Centrally-conceived policies have a greater chance of success if worked on collaboratively with l...

FINANCE

Sir Keir: We need to review voter ID rules

By Dan Peters | 19 June 2024

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has suggested his party would review the policy of mandatory voter...

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Project Manager (Major Works) RBKC618695

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Collaborate with residents and colleagues on a wide portfolio of vital contracts and projects. Apply for this job

The Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea Council

Executive Director, Place, Prosperity and Sustainability

£174,250 to £226,662

We are a city facing unprecedented financial challenges. Apply for this job

Birmingham City Council

Executive Director, Adult Social Care and Health

£174,250 to £226,662

We are a city facing unprecedented financial challenges. Apply for this job

Birmingham City Council