CHILDREN'S SERVICES

The real lesson from grammar schools

By Claire Fox | 05 October 2016

Claire Fox says opponents and champions of Theresa May’s grammar school strategy are overly fixat...

NEW LOCAL

'Embrace' skills variation delivery

By Sam Clayden | 27 September 2016

Variation in the delivery of skills and employment support across the country should be embraced,...

FINANCE

Bridging the gap

By Philip Atkins | 27 September 2016

Skills and productivity are top of the agenda for CCN's new Conservative vice-chair Philip Atkins

FINANCE

May must make the most of UK cities

By Alexandra Jones | 06 September 2016

Theresa May's best option for extending prosperity is to play to the strengths of the national ec...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Deprived areas suffering from 'double disconnect', says JRF

By Heather Jameson | 15 August 2016

A total of 524 areas in the UK are suffering from ‘double disconnection’ - they are not well conn...

FINANCE

The changing state of skills

By Tom Stannard | 02 August 2016

A new skills white paper could shake up post-16 education and require a new focus on economic gro...

PLANNING

London Councils chair resigns to join Khan's top team

By Sam Clayden | 30 June 2016

London Councils chair and Hackney LBC mayor Jules Pipe has announced he will stand down from his ...

WHITEHALL

Trouble ahead for regional devolution deals

By Sam Clayden | 29 June 2016

Brexit could spark a turning point for the devolution agenda, a think-tank leader has claimed.

WHITEHALL

Clash over plans to close Sheffield office

26 April 2016

MPs and civil servants have clashed over government plans to close its regional business, innovat...

WHITEHALL

Academisation 'fails to address Northern Powerhouse needs'

By Sam Clayden | 31 March 2016

The chancellor’s forced academisation plans could hinder his own vision of a Northern Powerhouse,...

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frederica-diamanta

Housing Assurance Service Manager

£55,675 - £56,649

We’re building a brand-new assurance team in our Homes & Neighbourhoods service Apply for this job

Kirklees Metropolitan Council

Director of Planning and Economy

£104,464 (plus generous pension and benefits)

Southend-on-Sea is one of the UK’s newest cities, and this is a fascinating time to join us as we shape our future. Apply for this job

Southend-on-Sea City Council

Team Manager & Senior Lawyer - Commercial & Contracts

£55,997- £63,189 per annum

Warwickshire Legal Services is growing. Apply for this job

Warwickshire County Council