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HUMAN RESOURCES

Are council chiefs much different from football managers?

By Blair McPherson | 17 August 2018

Blair McPherson looks at the delicate relationship between council leaders and chief executives a...

FINANCE

Northamptonshire library closures ruled 'unlawful'

By William Eichler | 15 August 2018

The decision to close 21 council-run libraries in Northamptonshire was made unlawfully, a court h...

WHITEHALL

'Knock-on effects' warning over LEP deadline

By Mark Conrad | 14 August 2018

A policy expert has added his criticism to the ‘overly-hasty’ September deadline for reformed Loc...

FINANCE

Social housing paper dismissed as 'small step'

By Mark Conrad | 14 August 2018

The Government’s long-awaited social housing Green Paper has been dismissed as a ‘small step’ tow...

WHITEHALL

Simplified rates retention approach mooted

By Dan Peters | 13 August 2018

A separate grant to reward councils that help Government achieve its policy objectives under busi...

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

Councils resist peer challenge offer

By Dan Peters | 13 August 2018

The Local Government Association (LGA) is facing resistance as it struggles to persuade reluctant...

FINANCE

Council tax revaluation calls grow

By Dan Peters | 10 August 2018

Finance chiefs have said it is ‘untenable’ for local government to rely on the creaking council t...

DEVOLUTION

Where next for devolution?

By Gill Morris | 08 August 2018

Gill Morris reflects on a panel discussion looking at the future of the devolution agenda and wha...

WHITEHALL

Whitehall attempts to reassure councils on Brexit

By Mark Conrad | 07 August 2018

Whitehall has insisted it is working to help councils prepare for a hard Brexit despite claims so...

WHITEHALL

Localis calls for 'big bang' devolution approach

By Dan Peters | 06 August 2018

Think-tank Localis has called for a ‘big bang approach’ to recast the relationship between Whiteh...

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frederica-diamanta

Assistant Director, Education, Aspirations and Achievement

up to £105,680

Lead change. Raise aspirations. Shape futures. Apply for this job

Hartlepool Borough Council

Assistant Director, Children and Families

up to £105,680

Every child deserves the best possible start in life. Apply for this job

Hartlepool Borough Council

Director of Assets, Environment and Economy

Up to £109,000

At Nottinghamshire County Council, we’re more than an organisation, we’re a community, inside and out. Apply for this job

Nottinghamshire County Council

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