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CLIMATE CHANGE
Stop micro-managing local issues from the centre
By Heather Jameson | 01 August 2023
The Prime Minister has ordered a review of low traffic neighbourhoods, yet as local government mi...
WHITEHALL
Sector to step up anti-mayor lobbying
By Dan Peters | 01 August 2023
The sector is to step up its lobbying for the Government to use its King’s Speech to end its fixa...
HEALTH
A rallying cry for subsidiarity
By Tim Knox | 31 July 2023
The new cross-party Effective Governance Forum’s belief is that power should be devolved to the ‘...
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION
Government must set out its case on remote meetings
By Ian Miller | 24 July 2023
Even if the answer is a reasoned ‘no’, local government deserves the courtesy of being told the G...
LOCAL DEMOCRACY
Seven in 10 support more control over local services
By William Eichler | 17 July 2023
Nearly 70% of people would like their community to have more control over how local services are ...
LOCAL DEMOCRACY
Ministerial meddling and the four-day working week
By Professor Jonathan Davies | 11 July 2023
For elite politicians, rational, democratic and forward-looking experiments such as the four-day ...
LOCAL DEMOCRACY
An attack on the freedom of councils as corporate bodies
By Ian Miller | 11 July 2023
If passed as drafted the Economic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) Bill would mean a ...
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
Optimistic nihilism
By Jonathan Carr-West | 04 July 2023
It feels like local government is close to breaking point, but it doesn’t have to be this way, sa...
FINANCE
Kent to vote on devolution deal
By Heather Jameson | 27 June 2023
Kent CC councillors will vote this week on plans for a devolution deal in a bid to secure more po...
LOCAL DEMOCRACY
The trust question
By Sir Bob Neill | 26 June 2023
Sir Bob Neill says it’s time to rebuild faith in politics and the ability of the democratic proce...
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Head of Revenue & Benefits
up to £66,952
Located in the heart of beautiful Gloucestershire, Stroud District Council is seeking a passionate, values-driven leader... Apply for this job
Strategic Director of Housing & Communities
up to £99,764 (includes a market supplement, based on experience)
Located in the heart of beautiful Gloucestershire, Stroud District Council is seeking a passionate, values-driven leader... Apply for this job
Principal Workplace and Facilities Manager
£58,239 - £67,030
Are you looking to play a pivotal role in driving performance, shaping strategy, and leading a professional team across multiple locations? Apply for this job
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