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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...
FINANCE
A time to focus on people
By Rob Powell | 12 March 2025
Rob Powell sets out his priorities for the coming year as president of the Society of County Trea...
POLICY AND POLITICS
Trump and the town hall
By Bob Neill | 12 March 2025
Donald Trump’s return to the White House has brought with it disruption on a global scale – and ...
REORGANISATION
Warning: Reorganisation turbulence ahead
By Blair McPherson | 11 March 2025
Blair McPherson says officers and members can make any model work but that reorganisations are hu...
DATA
Data is the key to creating thriving places
By Ed Parham | 10 March 2025
Ed Parham says the housing or climate crisis cannot be addressed without embracing data
REORGANISATION
When it comes to new unitaries, is big really better?
By Peter Holt | 10 March 2025
Official data gathered by Uttlesford DC for the District Councils’ Network undermines the Governm...
Head of Operational Services
Head of Operational Services
South Derbyshire District Council is seeking an ambitious and commercially minded Head of Operational Services Apply for this job
Service Director – Property and Business Support Services
£86,955 – £94,552 per annum
You’ll have a rare opportunity to influence how an entire council uses its assets Apply for this job
Head of Operational Services
Head of Operational Services
South Derbyshire District Council is seeking an ambitious and commercially minded Head of Operational Services Apply for this job
Service Director – Property and Business Support Services
£86,955 – £94,552 per annum
You’ll have a rare opportunity to influence how an entire council uses its assets Apply for this job
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