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REORGANISATION
What about local government reorganisation?
By Heather Jameson | 03 September 2024
Heather Jameson says two things repeatedly return that make the prospect of reorganisation loom s...
FINANCE
Devolution may be sexier, but funding reform is vital
By David Phillips | 03 September 2024
David Phillips says that In the excitement about devolution, it is vital not to forget another bi...
PARTNERSHIPS
The problems of partnership
By Blair McPherson | 02 September 2024
Blair McPherson says that in his experience of partnership working, people problems outweigh prac...
GOVERNANCE
Scrutiny will lead government to release grip over councils
By Paul Marinko | 29 August 2024
If there is a truism beyond all others in our lead story this week, which reveals more than a thi...
HOUSING
Nutrient neutrality: A unique and major restriction on the home building industry
By James Stevens | 29 August 2024
The Government has yet to announce its plan to address nutrient neutrality, ‘but the truth is tha...
FINANCE
The public services crisis calls for twin-track approach
By Owen Mapley | 29 August 2024
Owen Mapley says the Government needs to implement reforms 'alongside measures to address the fin...
ECONOMIC GROWTH
Getting growth right
By By Paul Swinney | 28 August 2024
A good local growth plan needs to be realistic and recognise that different places play different...
POLICY AND POLITICS
Lessons from Michael Caine and councils
By Sir Bob Neill | 28 August 2024
Both Labour and the Conservatives must look to local government for solutions to the challenges t...
DEVOLUTION
Beefing up the sub-regions
By Luke Raikes | 28 August 2024
Devolution is entering a significant new phase, says Luke Raikes. He sets out the immediate chall...
HOMELESSNESS
Squaring the housing need circle
By Abdool Kara | 23 August 2024
Councils not planning to meet today’s housing need, let alone that of generations to come, are no...
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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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