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FINANCE
Stabilising the foundations
By Rachael Shimmin | 19 March 2025
Structural change is needed, but so too is a funding review that addresses the systemic underfund...
PLANNING
Learning the lessons of past reform
By Mike Palin | 19 March 2025
As the Government vows to slash quangos, Mike Palin looks back at previous attempts to cut red ta...
REORGANISATION
Spring of hope
By Jonathan Carr-West | 19 March 2025
Discussions around reorganisation must go beyond merely redrawing boundaries to avoid dashing gro...
PLANNING
Planning a clearer path
By Duncan Flynn | 18 March 2025
Duncan Flynn looks at what the Planning and Infrastructure Bill will do for economic growth, and ...
DATA
Data: Beyond the trust model
By John Lynch | 18 March 2025
John Lynch says that by focusing on data rather than network boundaries, zero-trust architectures...
DEVOLUTION
Developing deeper devo growth
By Luke Raikes | 14 March 2025
The English Devolution White Paper rightly puts growth and living standards centre stage, says Lu...
FISCAL DEVOLUTION
Fiscal devolution: No risk, plenty of reward
By Heather Jameson | 14 March 2025
Is mayors' lobbying hiatus on fiscal devolution the right decision, asks Heather Jameson.
LOCAL DEMOCRACY
A powerful Virtual demonstration of accessible democracy
By Maxine O’Mahony | 14 March 2025
Breckland's Virtual Town Hall brought democratic accountability directly into residents’ homes, e...
NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE
A new standards regime will be a good thing overall
By Abdool Kara | 13 March 2025
It looks likely that the Government will take forward the work of the Committee for Standards in ...
CLIMATE CHANGE
The good, the bad and the ugly
By Christopher Hammond | 12 March 2025
Christopher Hammond says new powers on climate action offer genuine promise, but local authoritie...
Strategic Director – Housing and Investment
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Arun District Council is entering one of the most significant and exciting periods in its recent history Apply for this job
- Spring Statement: OBR paints gloomy picture of council finances
- Councils prepare for political turmoil
- Government should have 'leeway' to seek new council leaders' LGR views
- The overlooked NEETs: the policy gap we can no longer ignore
- 'Widespread lack of understanding' to blame for key worker oversight
Strategic Director – Housing and Investment
£94,943 – £110,471 + excellent benefits
The City of Lincoln Council is seeking an exceptional housing leader to shape the future of its landlord service. Apply for this job
Highways and Sustainable Transport Contract Manager
MGA £60,573 - £62,766 per annum
We are seeking an experienced Contract Manager with a passion for highways and sustainable transport. Apply for this job
Assistant Director of Governance, People & Performance (Monitoring Officer)
c.£95,000
Arun District Council is entering one of the most significant and exciting periods in its recent history Apply for this job
- Spring Statement: OBR paints gloomy picture of council finances
- Councils prepare for political turmoil
- Government should have 'leeway' to seek new council leaders' LGR views
- The overlooked NEETs: the policy gap we can no longer ignore
- 'Widespread lack of understanding' to blame for key worker oversight
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