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LEADERSHIP
The bitterest conflict is often internal conflict
By Blair McPherson | 23 October 2024
The sharpest differences within councils are sometimes down to rifts among the majority group whi...
LGA CONFERENCE
The state of our nation
By Cllr Marianne Overton | 23 October 2024
A record number of delegates are gathering this week in Harrogate for the Local Government Associ...
HOUSING
Rayner revolution is more crumbs than cake
By Heather Jameson | 23 October 2024
Angela Rayner is reported to be about to get a billion pound boost for social housing in the Budg...
ECONOMIC GROWTH
The ham and eggs approach to growth
By Dr Henry Kippin | 23 October 2024
Last week, the Government produced its Industrial Strategy, but it will need a Budget, devolution...
PLANNING
Building consensus, not just houses
By Imran Hashmi | 21 October 2024
Imran Hashmi of New Local explains why forging a consensual approach to planning begins with empo...
AUTUMN BUDGET
All eyes on the Budget
By Cllr Sir Stephen Houghton | 17 October 2024
The hope is that the Budget may finally mark the beginning of some certainty for local government...
ECONOMIC GROWTH
Warm words but little in the way of answers
By Heather Jameson | 17 October 2024
Following the previous government’s focus on levelling up, the new regime is still showing its lo...
INVESTMENT
We might be about to hit a sweet spot on regional growth
By By Zoë Billingham | 17 October 2024
Zoë Billingham says not only do our mayors and local leaders hold many of the levers of growth – ...
AUTUMN BUDGET
Our eight priorities for the Budget
By Louise Gittins | 17 October 2024
The Local Government Association is urging Government to use the Budget and Spending Review to ca...
WORKFORCE
We work hard to make sure we're the best employer we can be
By By Sheila Oxtoby | 17 October 2024
Focusing on staff is critical when financial challenges can often mean investment in them is depr...
Head of Early Years and Early Help
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Merton is an Ofsted rated ‘Outstanding’ authority—yet it is our ambition, our humility, and our drive to keep learning that truly define us. Apply for this job
Strategic Director of Finance Operations
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Nottingham is a bold, vibrant, and exciting Core City at the heart of the UK, alive with potential and ambition. Apply for this job
Strategic Director of Finance Strategy
£117,061 - £129,288
Nottingham is a bold, vibrant, and exciting Core City at the heart of the UK, alive with potential and ambition. Apply for this job
Head of Early Years and Early Help
£90,126 - £98,319
Merton is an Ofsted rated ‘Outstanding’ authority—yet it is our ambition, our humility, and our drive to keep learning that truly define us. Apply for this job
Strategic Director of Finance Operations
£117,061 - £129,288
Nottingham is a bold, vibrant, and exciting Core City at the heart of the UK, alive with potential and ambition. Apply for this job
Strategic Director of Finance Strategy
£117,061 - £129,288
Nottingham is a bold, vibrant, and exciting Core City at the heart of the UK, alive with potential and ambition. Apply for this job
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