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GOVERNANCE

Filling in the holes in local democracy

By Mel Stevens | 08 May 2025

Mel Stevens considers where the new democratic deficits will lie in the new local government land...

SCRUTINY

Scrutiny warning over mayors

By Martin Ford | 08 May 2025

Scrutiny risks being left behind as mayors’ powers grow, a think-tank has warned.

POLICY AND POLITICS

A time for unity, not division

By Matthew Taylor | 07 May 2025

There is still time to press for more collaborative place working across the public sector, write...

FINANCE

Burnham admits Crossrail funding 'mistake'

By Martin Ford | 06 May 2025

Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham has said he regrets not implementing land value capture as ...

ELECTIONS

Reform takes six councils from Tories

By Emily Twinch | 02 May 2025

Nigel Farage’s Reform UK party has taken six councils from the Conservatives and control of Durha...

COMBINED AUTHORITY

Nurturing the rural

By Tom McCabe | 02 May 2025

Tom McCabe looks at the role of rural combined authorities, and says it is time for a mayoral age...

ELECTIONS

Raw politics is back on the menu

By Jonathan Werran | 02 May 2025

Jonathan Werran, chief executive of Localis, considers the fallout from the local election results.

WHITEHALL

Geography of power: Relocating Whitehall to the regions

By David Werran | 24 April 2025

The political and economic case for an exodus from Whitehall to regional hubs is compelling and c...

REORGANISATION

Most of public 'not following closely' reorganisation

By Martin Ford | 22 April 2025

Almost two-thirds of the public are not engaged with local government reorganisation, according t...

DEVOLUTION

Boost mayors, not boroughs

By Greg Clark | 17 April 2025

Greg Clark says the ‘feeble’ powers of our mayors are due for an upgrade to deliver decisive change.

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frederica-diamanta

Team Manager

£51,356 - £55,539 per annum

Here at North Yorkshire Council, we are extremely proud of our Children’s Services, rated Outstanding across all areas by Ofsted. Apply for this job

North Yorkshire Council

Director of Public Health, Wellbeing and Communities

£119,124 - £139,124 | Permanent

Bristol is a city like no other - vibrant, diverse and full of opportunity. Apply for this job

Bristol City Council

Corporate Director for Children’s Services (DCS)

£170,987

Beside the sea, beyond expectations! Apply for this job

Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Council

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