POVERTY

The cost of living crisis needs a strong locally-led response

By Jessica Studdert | 12 April 2022

We need to use more collective imagination to build a more adaptive and empowered local state th...

PARISH COUNCILS

A way of doing politics differently

By Ann McGauran | 05 April 2022

Can we do politics in new ways that engage people rather than being alienating, adversarial and f...

COMMUNITIES

Labour's ideals for communities are 'security, prosperity and respect'

By Ann McGauran | 29 March 2022

The ideals of security, prosperity and respect for everyone, in every community are at the heart ...

COMMUNITIES

The chance to reclaim communities starts here

By Ann McGauran | 22 March 2022

Will Tanner is a key speaker at this month’s New Local Stronger Things event. He talks to Ann McG...

COMMUNITIES

A stronger vision

By Adam Lent | 10 March 2022

Adam Lent looks at what’s on offer at New Local’s Stronger Things event, with speakers including ...

DEVOLUTION

Devo should not be about what Whitehall is prepared to cede

By Jessica Studdert | 22 February 2022

After nearly a decade of devolution, the Levelling Up White Paper has finally created a blueprint...

WHITEHALL

Brabin calls for post-COVID devo deal

By Dan Peters | 24 January 2022

England’s first ever female metro mayor has called for a post-COVID devolution deal with new powe...

WHITEHALL

There's a whiff of purpose once more on devolution

By Jessica Studdert | 17 January 2022

Devolution should rock the status quo and create a new culture of governance which pushes everyon...

HOMELESSNESS

Ring-fenced funds are not well suited to the roaring demand challenges of the twenties

By Jessica Studdert | 16 November 2021

By doing away with ring-fences all together, local partners would be freed up to collaborate and ...

FINANCE

Councils need power and financial freedom to tackle housing, says think-tank

By Heather Jameson | 16 November 2021

Councils and communities need more powers and financial freedoms to drive new development and res...

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frederica-diamanta

Senior Finance Business Partner

£55,056 - £61,824 plus benefits and relocation support

Premium jobWe are proud of the track record that South Yorkshire Pensions Authority (SYPA) has achieved over a long period. Apply for this job

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Divisional Director of Adult Social Care -Transformation and Commissioning

£113,417 to £115,863

This role will be working with the statutory DASS role and the Divisional Director of Adult Social Care. Apply for this job

Torbay Council

Chief Executive

£186,000 - £221,000

Enfield Council is looking for an exceptional Chief Executive to lead one of London’s most dynamic and diverse boroughs. Apply for this job

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