ECONOMIC GROWTH

What councils need are genuine powers at local level

By Heather Jameson | 18 April 2023

The spring Budget pledged to put local government back at the heart of economic growth, but the G...

LEGAL

Let's go legal

By Ben Cox | 18 April 2023

Penna’s Ben Cox outlines the findings from a panel in which the group looked at the ever increasi...

CLIMATE CHANGE

Five priorities to solve the workforce crisis

By Gordon McFarlane | 18 April 2023

Gordon McFarlane sets out five ways to address the capacity and skills gap in local government, a...

SOLACE

Lessons on leadership and governance

By Professor Catherine Staite | 18 April 2023

Paul Dossett and Professor Catherine Staite consider what can be learned from the varied and comp...

EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

An advocate for localism

By Barry Quirk CBE | 18 April 2023

Barry Quirk looks at the life and legacy of Professor John Stewart, whose passionate advocacy of ...

CLIMATE CHANGE

Fixing London's social housing problem

By Alison Griffin | 18 April 2023

While national policy will be crucial for determining social housing’s future, we know there is m...

LOCAL DEMOCRACY

Learning from this election round

By Kathy O’Leary | 18 April 2023

Kathy O'Leary asks if there should be greater focus on reducing the potential for postal vote fra...

COUNCIL TAX

Council tax rises are set to continue

By Rob Whiteman | 18 April 2023

Given the economic outlook, even councils where tax has risen may still need to use reserves to b...

LOCAL DEMOCRACY

Building back local trust

By Tom Forth | 18 April 2023

In the current climate of low turnouts in local elections, Tom Forth considers how councils could...

WHITEHALL

The begging bowl approach has run its course

By Andrew Carter | 18 April 2023

Competition for funding for local projects is no substitute for a clear strategy that makes choic...

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frederica-diamanta

Director of People & Transformation

to £104,464 (plus generous pension & benefits)

As our new Director of People and Transformation, you will play a pivotal role in shaping our future organisation. Apply for this job

Southend-on-Sea City Council

Head of Highways and Traffic Services

£Competitive

Premium jobThis is a key leadership role shaping the services in this arena ensuring Croydon is fit for the future. Apply for this job

Croydon Council

Head of Parking Services

£Competitive

Premium jobThis is a key leadership role shaping the services in this arena ensuring Croydon is fit for the future. Apply for this job

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