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WHITEHALL
Whitehall micromanaging is 'holding back economic progress in West Midlands'
By Ann McGauran | 19 September 2023
Central Government’s ‘man-marking’ of local decisions in the West Midlands is holding back progre...
ENVIRONMENT
We're putting people before cars
By Cllr James McAsh | 18 September 2023
Southwark’s recently launched Streets for People is more than just a transport strategy – it set...
ECONOMIC GROWTH
Building up Brum
By Ann McGauran | 18 September 2023
Britain cannot afford Birmingham to be bust. Ann McGauran reports on what lies ahead and the plan...
WHITEHALL
Smith calls for boroughs to be handed vehicle excise duty share
By Dan Peters | 15 September 2023
Devolved funding from vehicle excise duty should be allocated directly to the capital’s 32 boroug...
CLIMATE CHANGE
Wales to consider funding bids straddling English border
By Paul Marinko | 11 September 2023
Wales’ economy minister has said he would consider funding bids from a new council partnership th...
CLIMATE CHANGE
Why it might be better to be French
By Ben Page | 11 September 2023
France's long-term planning – by yes, big government – has given them a better rail network, safe...
PLANNING
EXCLUSIVE: Mayors press for trailblazer devolution powers
By Martin Ford | 04 September 2023
Mayors are pressing for devolved powers currently reserved for their trailblazer counterparts in ...
FINANCE
South East Councils to consider devolution of vehicle excise duty
By Dan Peters | 01 September 2023
The devolution of vehicle excise duty (VED) will be among the options expected to be considered b...
CLIMATE CHANGE
City Hall accused of countering science on ULEZ
By Ellie Ames | 22 August 2023
Sadiq Khan’s office has been accused of trying to counter scientists who suggested London's ultra...
PAY
The inflation situation
By Ann McGauran | 08 August 2023
Inflationary pressures are taking their toll on councils’ services and balance sheets, with furth...
Director of Education and Inclusion
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Premium jobAs we move into a new era built on the strengths and ambition of our borough, we are seeking an outstanding Director of Education... Apply for this job
Engineering Team Manager (Network Co-ordination)
£53,460 - £56,732 per annum
Premium jobWe are looking for an enthusiastic and highly driven candidate to join our Highways Asset Management team at Calderdale Council. Apply for this job
Joint Chief Planning Officer
£85,456 - £92,027
Across Torfaen and Blaenau Gwent in South Wales, our councils are doing something genuinely different. Apply for this job
- EXCLUSIVE: Ministers face legal threat as furious Sussex leaders demand answers on reorganisation delay
- Whitehall looking to collaborate with councils on cohesion
- Calls grow to fast-track reorganisation in Kent
- LCN chair: CCN existence 'illogical'
- From market town to modern destination: Barnsley's bold rebirth
Director of Education and Inclusion
£120,901
Premium jobAs we move into a new era built on the strengths and ambition of our borough, we are seeking an outstanding Director of Education... Apply for this job
Engineering Team Manager (Network Co-ordination)
£53,460 - £56,732 per annum
Premium jobWe are looking for an enthusiastic and highly driven candidate to join our Highways Asset Management team at Calderdale Council. Apply for this job
Joint Chief Planning Officer
£85,456 - £92,027
Across Torfaen and Blaenau Gwent in South Wales, our councils are doing something genuinely different. Apply for this job
- EXCLUSIVE: Ministers face legal threat as furious Sussex leaders demand answers on reorganisation delay
- Whitehall looking to collaborate with councils on cohesion
- Calls grow to fast-track reorganisation in Kent
- LCN chair: CCN existence 'illogical'
- From market town to modern destination: Barnsley's bold rebirth
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