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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...

DIGITAL

Unlocking the power of data-sharing in local government

By Kathryn Lewis | 07 March 2025

Tim Pope and Kathryn Lewis look at how councils and Whitehall can look again at data-sharing to r...

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Programme Director – Local Government Reorganisation

£Competitive

Lead one of the most significant local government transformation programmes in England! Apply for this job

Staffordshire County Council

Executive Director – Place and Prosperity

£106,484 up to £115,687 plus an essential car user allowance is also paid.

We are seeking an exceptional Executive Director to help shape the future of South Derbyshire at a pivotal moment in its history. Apply for this job

South Derbyshire District Council

Service Manager - Care Leavers

£54,994 per annum - £62,777 per annum

We're looking for an experienced and passionate Service Manager to join Cheshire East Council. Apply for this job

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frederica-diamanta

Programme Director – Local Government Reorganisation

£Competitive

Lead one of the most significant local government transformation programmes in England! Apply for this job

Staffordshire County Council

Executive Director – Place and Prosperity

£106,484 up to £115,687 plus an essential car user allowance is also paid.

We are seeking an exceptional Executive Director to help shape the future of South Derbyshire at a pivotal moment in its history. Apply for this job

South Derbyshire District Council

Service Manager - Care Leavers

£54,994 per annum - £62,777 per annum

We're looking for an experienced and passionate Service Manager to join Cheshire East Council. Apply for this job

Cheshire East Council

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