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PLANNING
Labour to 'put communities in control'
By Martin Ford | 10 October 2023
A raft of new mayors, combined authorities and devolved powers will be on offer should Labour win...
DEVOLUTION
Metro mayors still lack power to shape the future
By Andrew Carter | 09 October 2023
The HS2 saga over the last few days shows metro mayors still lack the voice and power they need t...
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
Solving the school run
By Pooya Kamvari | 05 October 2023
Contrary to popular opinion, active travel isn’t the only answer to school run congestion - data ...
FINANCE
No dates for pothole cash
By Chris Ames | 05 October 2023
The Department for Transport does not have a timescale for the billions of pounds for road resurf...
ECONOMIC GROWTH
Growth: the big issue
By Ben Lucas | 03 October 2023
As we enter election season a national growth plan is needed now, delivered with and by places, s...
MAYORS
There's a huge economic argument for delivering on HS2
By Dr Arianna Giovannini | 03 October 2023
Northern cities could indeed take on the world, but it’s becoming increasingly clear the energy t...
WHITEHALL
Government announces 20mph review
By Chris Ames | 02 October 2023
The Government has announced plans to discourage English local authorities from bringing in 20mph...
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...
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- Labour Conference: McMahon will 'come back stronger' on LGR
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Engineering Team Manager (Highways Assets)
Special A, SCP 42-45, £55,224 - £58,605 pa
You will be responsible for the Councils asset management system, and ensuring all data is valid and current. Apply for this job
Communities Locality Lead
£53,051 - £57,372 per annum
We’re looking for an inspiring, community‑focused leader to join our Localities Service as the Communities team Locality Lead for Selby & Ainsty. Apply for this job
Director of Place
£125k plus Distant Islands Allowance
This is a key strategic role in supporting the economic success of our islands Apply for this job
- Labour Conference: McMahon will 'come back stronger' on LGR
- Downgrading councils who use illegal children's homes holds sector to 'unattainable standard'
- Gloucester City Council left without leader
- Labour Conference: Burnham's shift to universal care
- Neighbourhood health must tackle the inequalities on Whitehall's doorstep
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