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WHITEHALL
Let's continue to open national politicians' and civil servants' eyes to the potential of local government
By Graeme McDonald | 12 May 2021
Writing in advance of the Queen's Speech, Graeme McDonald wondered if it would set up a new relat...
LOCAL DEMOCRACY
Getting the basics right on standards
By Joanne Roney | 05 May 2021
Joanne Roney says it is ‘high time’ the Government responded to the recommendations in the 2019 C...
ECONOMIC GROWTH
EXCLUSIVE: Cross-cutting regions project faces Whitehall downgrade
By Martin Ford | 04 May 2021
The scheme was designed to unite Whitehall departments and regions across the country.
WHITEHALL
Storm brewing over exit payment data demands
By Heather Jameson | 15 April 2021
Government demands for details of senior staff pay-offs have been branded ‘particularly perniciou...
HUMAN RESOURCES
Forging a top team in the middle of a crisis
By Kath O'Dwyer | 08 April 2021
Recruited during the pandemic, St Helens MBC’s new senior management have only physically met onc...
FINANCE
Bucket list for fixing council finances
By Martin Reeves | 08 April 2021
Co-designing a truly sustainable finance system for councils for the long-term ‘won’t be quick an...
SOLACE
The importance of data and networks in advancing racial equality
By Graeme McDonald | 30 March 2021
Over the last six months Graeme McDonald has been a commissioner on Tower Hamlets’ Black, Asian, ...
SOLACE
Inequality matters
By Ann McGauran | 25 March 2021
A conference has delved into the most crucial issues facing local government public health leader...
WHITEHALL
Pandemic forces finance reform rethink
By Martin Ford | 16 March 2021
Whitehall plans for local government finance reform were thrown into doubt this week after civil ...
FINANCE
Plea for commitment to finance reform
By Martin Ford | 16 March 2021
Local government has asked for short-term certainty and long-term reform of funding for the sector.
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- Cornwall silent on exit payments after chief executive and finance boss quit
- Rowlands set to stay on until 2028
- Local government reorganisation: A genuine pause creates the conditions for a decision
- Government told of rising complaints at Dudley after Best Value exit
- Debate on unitary council size intensifies ahead of Government review
Head of Business, Markets and Town Centres
PO10 - £84,042 - £89,274
We are now seeking an exceptional leader to join our Economy & Skills team as our new Head of Business Apply for this job
Armed Forces Commissioner
£170,000 per annum
Premium jobThis is a unique opportunity to serve as the independent champion for Service personnel Apply for this job
Executive Director Finance, Governance and Assets (s151)
£153,592 - £168,952
Local government in Surrey is being reshaped for the first time in more than 50 years. Apply for this job
- Cornwall silent on exit payments after chief executive and finance boss quit
- Rowlands set to stay on until 2028
- Local government reorganisation: A genuine pause creates the conditions for a decision
- Government told of rising complaints at Dudley after Best Value exit
- Debate on unitary council size intensifies ahead of Government review
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