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CLIMATE CHANGE
Councils criticise climate change deal
By Martin Ford | 15 November 2021
The local government sector has stressed the need for local action following a disappointing clos...
CLIMATE CHANGE
Global push to recognise councils' role in climate change
By Martin Ford | 11 November 2021
UK councils have joined international calls for the role of local government in tackling climate ...
MAYORS
Monkey business down under
02 November 2021
H’Angus the Monkey has decided his work here is done.
CLIMATE CHANGE
City-level carbon cutting powers backed by 80%
By Martin Ford | 01 November 2021
A study has found support for more mayoral powers to curb carbon emissions in some of the UK’s bi...
MAYORS
Croydon to get directly-elected mayor
By Laura Sharman | 08 October 2021
Croydon LBC will be run by a directly-elected mayor after the vast majority of voters backed the ...
BUSINESS RATES
Mayors key to rebuilding red wall
By Martin Ford | 28 September 2021
Labour will look to local government to spearhead its attempts to return to power at Westminster.
DEPARTMENT FOR LEVELLING UP, HOUSING AND COMMUNITIES
CCN chair's devo pledge
By Ann McGauran | 15 September 2021
The new chair of the County Councils’ Network (CCN) said unitarisation is ‘dead’ as the Governmen...
ENVIRONMENT
Council's deputy leader falls victim to nuclear waste row
By Martin Ford | 19 August 2021
Hartlepool Council’s Cllr Mike Young has resigned after meeting the body behind a planned radioac...
MAYORS
Yorkshire celebrates
04 August 2021
It was #Yorkshire Day at the weekend, in case readers were not aware.
DEVOLUTION
Combined authorities lack 'maturity'
By Martin Ford | 16 July 2021
A metro mayor has said combined authorities are not ready to take on new powers.
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Area Team Leader - Development Management
£51,356 - £53,460
This is an exciting time to join the Kirklees Council Development Management team. Apply for this job
Resource Manager
Grade 12 35 hours, Permanent
Are you passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people with complex Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)? Apply for this job
Programme Director (LGR Transition)
£121k – £134k (fixed term 2 years with option to extend)
Hertfordshire is embarking on one of the most significant transformations in its public services for a generation. Apply for this job
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