The growth conundrum
ECONOMIC GROWTH

The growth conundrum

By Paul Marinko | 04 February 2025

Sector experts say that while the chancellor’s speech put a welcome emphasis on mayoral combined authorities, concern remains about the Government’s expressed vision for country-wide growth. Paul M...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Treasury to review growth investment guidelines

By Paul Marinko | 04 February 2025

The Treasury will review Green Book guidelines after Liverpool regional mayor Steve Rotheram hit ...

HEALTH

Rays of hope for health

By Katherine Merrifield | 03 February 2025

Katherine Merrifield says that while the Devolution White Paper and the funding settlement set ou...

DEVOLUTION

Mayor warns of creating 'behemoths'

By Martin Ford | 22 January 2025

A mayor has warned of creating local government ‘behemoths’ overburdened with responsibilities.

DEVOLUTION

Councils at loggerheads over devolution proposals

By Martin Ford | 15 January 2025

The Government is preparing to make crunch decisions as it is confronted with devolution proposal...

DEVOLUTION

Combined authority chief executive role to be split

By Paul Marinko | 23 December 2024

It is believed the scope of the chief executive role at Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA) wil...

PLACE-MAKING

Rallying for a more balanced Britain

By Susan Jarvis | 20 December 2024

The mayors of Liverpool and Manchester’s ambition for the two city regions to work more closely t...

DEVOLUTION

Devolution is Labour's unfinished business

By Michael Burton | 17 December 2024

An empowered and efficient local government has always been seen by Labour as a key driver for re...

CLIMATE EMERGENCY

Making local authorities the driving force behind a greener future

By Adele Gritten | 29 November 2024

Rhian Mari Thomas and Adele Gritten explain why bridging the local delivery gap will mobilise nat...

DEVOLUTION

Mayors and the devo dilemma

By Mark Sandford | 20 November 2024

Mark Sandford sets out the arguments made for and against mayors, and looks at ways to shift the ...

DEVOLUTION

The direction of devolution in the nations

By Tim Edds | 05 November 2024

Devolution in England is a key instrument in the Labour Government’s economic growth agenda, but ...

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Executive Director: Resources

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This is a significant strategic leadership role within the Council. Apply for this job

Reading Borough Council

Executive Director: Economic Growth & Neighbourhood Services

Up to £149k

This is a great role for a talented and ambitious individual who can offer a breadth of experience. Apply for this job

Reading Borough Council

Children's Social Work Team Manager - Locality

£52,805 & Excellent Benefits

We are committed to making sure that every child makes the best start in life and we are striving to become a child-centred borough. Apply for this job

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council