LOCAL DEMOCRACY

New extremes

By Mike Bennett | 13 May 2024

Mike Bennett reflects on Solace’s response to the 2006 challenge posed by the election of extrem...

LOCAL DEMOCRACY

Keeping local government relevant and meaningful

By Kathy O’Leary | 07 May 2024

Following the pandemic and the cost of living crisis, we need to recognise that social capital ma...

LOCAL DEMOCRACY

Where's the trust?

By Jonathan Carr-West | 07 May 2024

LGIU research sheds light on the ever greater decline of public trust in government. Dr Jonathan ...

LOCAL DEMOCRACY

Tread carefully when talking to members 

By Blair Mcpherson | 03 May 2024

Passion and professional values have their place but they need to be shaped to take account of th...

LOCAL DEMOCRACY

Can mayoral polls help Tories buck their losing trend?

By Jonathan Werran | 03 May 2024

Jonathan Werran picks out the highlights from the local and mayoral poll results so far, and he a...

LOCAL DEMOCRACY

UPDATED: Tories hold Tees Valley despite heavy losses

By Dan Peters | 03 May 2024

Ben Houchen retaining the Tees Valley mayoralty for the Conservatives proved to be the party's on...

WHITEHALL

Vote warning

By Martin Ford and Mark Conrad | 30 April 2024

Elections officers have warned of the impact of changes to postal vote rules as polls open across...

LOCAL DEMOCRACY

The quest for community harmony

By Martin Ford | 08 April 2024

A Government-commissioned review has spelt out the difficulties councils face when trying to prot...

LOCAL DEMOCRACY

Observations on Japan's strong local leader model

By Sam Cunningham | 26 March 2024

Reflecting on his Japanese Study Tour, Sam Cunningham says it is imperative to seek inspiration a...

FINANCE

Wanted: fiscal reform not fiscal frustration

By Heather Jameson | 20 March 2024

'To bemoan any Government’s inability to take difficult political decisions when it has been in p...

frederica-diamanta

Director of Economy

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York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority

Head of Legal (Monitoring Officer)

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Head of Transport Strategy

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East Midlands Combined County Authority

frederica-diamanta

Director of Economy

£95,050 - £105,438 plus relocation package

This is an unrivalled career opportunity for an ambitious and experienced leader at a pivotal point in our history. Apply for this job

York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority

Head of Legal (Monitoring Officer)

£73,755-82,065 plus relocation package

This is an unrivalled career opportunity for an ambitious and experienced leader at a pivotal point in our history. Apply for this job

York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority

Head of Transport Strategy

£59,057 - £65,296

Join our new organisation as Head of Transport Strategy to connect a whole region for transformational impact. Apply for this job

East Midlands Combined County Authority