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FINANCE

The West Midlands - Government's new favourite?

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...

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'.

DCLG

A 'moral duty' to get councils building

By Heather Jameson | 05 October 2016

Sajid Javid used the Conservative Party conference to show his hand on local government policy. B...

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Director of Place Based Growth

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London Borough of Richmond upon Thames and London Borough of Wandsworth

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London Borough of Richmond upon Thames and London Borough of Wandsworth

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frederica-diamanta

Director of Place Based Growth

£Competitive

Driving development, inward investment and economic growth. Apply for this job

London Borough of Richmond upon Thames and London Borough of Wandsworth

Director of Place Planning

£Competitive

Leading place making policies and development management. Apply for this job

London Borough of Richmond upon Thames and London Borough of Wandsworth

Executive Director, Place and Customer

up to £179,404 per annum

Shape the Future of Essex. Drive climate action. Deliver for our communities.Essex is on the government's Priority Programme for Local Government Ref Apply for this job

Essex County Council

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