Policy-and-politics - Page 226

By Alexandra Jones | 01 November 2016

Does the Government's new political direction mean the West Midlands will start to rival Greater ...

HOUSING

Give mayors powers to build homes

By Sam Clayden | 01 November 2016

Mayors must be granted radical housing and planning powers if the Government is to ‘come close’ t...

SCRUTINY

Cornwall claims criticism is 'blatant electioneering'

By Jamie Hailstone | 01 November 2016

The leader of Cornwall Council has dismissed claims by a local MP that his authority is dysfuncti...

WHITEHALL

Give mayors 'significant' housing and planning powers

By William Eichler | 31 October 2016

The new wave of metro mayors set to be elected in May should be granted 'significant powers' over...

LOCAL DEMOCRACY

Warrington courts Merseyside over devolution

By Dan Peters | 20 October 2016

Warrington Council has been courting the Liverpool city region with an eye on joining its devolut...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Government soothes children's services privatisation fears

By Sam Clayden | 19 October 2016

The Government has made changes to the Children and Social Work Bill in a bid to soothe fears tha...

FINANCE

Does the North need its Powerhouse?

By Ed Cox | 18 October 2016

The North must shape its own destiny and cannot rely on the Government's Powerhouse plans, writes...

WHITEHALL

SOLACE Summit: Sector 'stuffed' without fiscal devolution

By Dan Peters | 14 October 2016

Local government will be ‘stuffed’ if it fails to secure further fiscal devolution beyond 100% bu...

WHITEHALL

SOLACE Summit: Lloyd says social care is in crisis

By Dan Peters | 13 October 2016

Local Government Association (LGA) chief executive Mark Lloyd has told senior officers that socia...

WHITEHALL

Greening unveils £60m social mobility fund

By William Eichler | 05 October 2016

Justine Greening has unveiled a £60m fund to improve social mobility in six 'opportunity areas'.

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

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