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High time for a statute of local rights

By John Stewart | 05 April 2011

A new constitutional settlement is needed to overcome the command and control attitudes of centra...

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All the news that's fit to print

By Andy Allsopp | 05 April 2011

The decision last week by communities secretary, Eric Pickles, to press on with guidance limiting...

Taxpayers' Alliance publishes 'rich list'

05 April 2011

The Taxpayers’ Alliance continues to stoke the debate over public sector pay.

Business rate devolution supported by nearly all councils

05 April 2011

More than 95% of local authorities want more control over business rates.

Welsh service delivery review claims arrangements are too complex

05 April 2011

A review of local authority service delivery in Wales has concluded that it is too complex.

Budget 2011: Chancellor unveils a budget for private sector growth

05 April 2011

The Government's promised 'Budget for growth' has launched at least 21 Enterprise Zones to boost ...

CLG committee attacks regional planning abolition

04 April 2011

The Government's abolition of regional spatial strategies has been attacked by a cross-party grou...

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Is more 'localism' just a cloak for less democracy?

By Gareth Daniel | 30 March 2011

Gareth Daniel suggests we are beginning to see a deliberate erosion of long-established democrati...

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So much for the Centralism Bill's aims

By John Stewart | 21 January 2011

Despite its name, centralism reigns in the Localism Bill, with ministers believing local authorit...

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To whom is the chief executive responsible

By John Stewart | 13 October 2010

Is a chief executive responsible, as in the past, to the council, or to the executive – or both? ...

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frederica-diamanta

Head of Economy and Growth Operations

£79,260 per annum

We are hiring a new Head of Economy and Growth Operations to join our fantastic Economy and Growth team. Apply for this job

Surrey County Council

Director of Environment and Regulatory Services

: £98,989 to £109,529 per annum plus relocation support

Welcome and thank you for your interest in learning more about City of York Council. Apply for this job

City of York Council

Head of Major Works

Up to £105,000 per annum

Build a Fairer Westminster, One Home at a Time Apply for this job

Westminster City Council