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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...
LOCAL DEMOCRACY
Gender equality: we still have a problem
By Rosie Lockwood | 19 June 2023
In the Liverpool City Region, all seven members of the combined authority board are now male, say...
LOCAL DEMOCRACY
Scotland's police must account locally
By George Thorley | 05 June 2023
Details of the Strategic Partnership Agreement for Policing recently signed with COSLA are still ...
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION
Labour accused of centralist coalition approach
By Mark Conrad | 26 May 2023
Senior Lib Dems have accused Labour of centralist diktat in blocking a series of post-election co...
CLIMATE CHANGE
A strategic approach to net zero
By Kathy Peach | 16 May 2023
Nesta’s Centre for Collective Intelligence Design has created a new tool that offers an innovativ...
HEALTH
No time to wait – let's lead the way to a power shift
By Cllr Georgia Gould | 16 May 2023
A participative approach must sit at the core of our society and how we deliver public services, ...
FINANCE
Court case looms after election blunder
By Mark Conrad | 16 May 2023
A councillor who gained the most votes at a recent election faces a court case for her seat after...
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Head of Early Years and Early Help
£90,126 - £98,319
Merton is an Ofsted rated ‘Outstanding’ authority—yet it is our ambition, our humility, and our drive to keep learning that truly define us. Apply for this job
Senior Public Health Analyst
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We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Public Health Analyst to join us! Apply for this job
Strategic Manager Youth Voice and Creative Engagement Service
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Are you someone who has the passion to promote the voices of young people and ensure they are heard? Apply for this job
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