FINANCE

'Leaders must face up to funding shake-up' says MP

By Dan Peters | 14 October 2014

Local government leaders need to show more ‘imagination and leadership’ as they call for a shake-...

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

Jay heaps blame on Rotherham leadership for scandal

By Dan Peters | 14 October 2014

The author of the devastating report on child sexual exploitation in Rotherham has heaped blame o...

FINANCE

Lock in £440m audit savings, commission urges

By Jonathan Werran | 13 October 2014

Cumulative £440m audit savings could be achieved were the Government to lock in low prices by ext...

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

People living with dementia at risk of poor care says watchdog

By Jamie Hailstone | 13 October 2014

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has warned people living with dementia are receiving poor level...

FINANCE

Expert warning over Barnett future

24 September 2014

The continuation of the Barnett funding formula will become more apparent over time, finance expe...

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

Questions raised over 'community heroes' pot plans

By Heather Jameson | 01 August 2014

The LGA calls for volunteers to get council tax discounts have been called into question by a lea...

WHITEHALL

Keep party politics out of our message

By Sir Merrick Cockell | 03 July 2014

Sir Merrick Cockell reflects on his accomplishments as chairman of the Local Government Associati...

WHITEHALL

So just what has the concordat achieved?

By John Stewart | 05 March 2008

Less than three months after the signing of the grandly-named central/local government concordat ...

WHITEHALL

Local government's constitutional right

By John Stewart | 22 August 2007

Gordon Brown's plans to consider the constitution include councils, but they should be seen as mo...

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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