BUSINESS

Metro mayors must deliver bold socio-economic vision

By James Evison | 11 April 2017

A ‘bold social and economic vision’ needs to be delivered if metro mayors are to be a success, ac...

LOCAL DEMOCRACY

The foundation for a new people-centric outlook

By John Tizard | 11 April 2017

Reviewing a book, John Tizard explains why public services cannot be modelled on the business sec...

HEALTH

Health devo put on hold but not dropped

By Heather Jameson | 11 April 2017

Plans for further health devolution in London have been put back again, but not been dropped, acc...

DEVOLUTION

'Tribal politics' curb West Yorkshire devo deal

By Dan Peters | 11 April 2017

Conservative tribal politics appear to have thwarted a mayoral devolution deal for West Yorkshire.

FINANCE

Think-tank calls for fiscal devolution

By William Eichler | 10 April 2017

Council tax and business rates in Scotland should be devolved in full to local authorities, a thi...

POLICY AND POLITICS

PM May's rallying call to Tory councillors

07 April 2017

Prime minister Theresa May has delivered a rallying call for Conservative councillors claiming th...

LOCAL DEMOCRACY

Bold new mayors will have the power to make a stand

By Paul Wheeler | 05 April 2017

Paul Wheeler says elected mayors in the US are standing firm against the president's policies. Wi...

FINANCE

Brexit: The next chapter for local government

By Mark Conrad | 05 April 2017

The prime minister triggered Article 50 last week, firing the UK into one of the most crucial per...

WHITEHALL

'Ludicrous' current council tax situation needs to be tackled

05 April 2017

An ex-chairman of the Local Government Association (LGA) has called for a government-commissioned...

WHITEHALL

IR35 late addition will burden authorities

By Mark Conrad | 05 April 2017

A last-minute addition to controversial new rules on public sector contracting will place a furth...

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frederica-diamanta

Corporate Director of Children and Family Services

£142,950 - £157,041

Forged through an industrial past, Stoke-on-Trent is a city with creativity and kindness at its heart. Apply for this job

Stoke-on-Trent City Council

Strategic Director Economy, Innovation and Growth

Up to £134,228

We have four fantastic opportunities for innovative and forward-thinking leaders to join our leadership team Apply for this job

Gateshead Council

Strategic Director Housing, Environment and Healthy Communities

Up to £134,228

We have four fantastic opportunities for innovative and forward-thinking leaders to join our leadership team Apply for this job

Gateshead Council