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Mayors can relieve council pressures, says report 09/10/2024 Mayoral combined authorities (MCAs) can help with long-standing policy challenges in public services as well as boosting economic growth, a think-tank has argued.
Councils call on Government to 'back up its rhetoric' on devolution 04/10/2024 Councils have called for the Government to ‘back up its rhetoric' by devolving powers across England.
LGA calls for devolution of retrofit funding 30/09/2024 The Local Government Association (LGA) has urged the Government to use the Autumn Budget to devolve all funding for retrofitting social and fuel poor homes to councils.
Staffordshire leaders kick off devolution conversation 30/09/2024 Council leaders across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent have written to the Government to begin a conversation about devolution.
Wessex councils join forces for devolution 30/09/2024 Dorset, Somerset, and Wiltshire councils are set to submit expressions of interest in devolution in response to a request from the Government.
Further devolution needed to drive energy efficiency measures 25/09/2024 Devolution of funding is needed so that mayoral combined authorities can take the lead in delivering energy efficiency upgrades to homes, a new report says.
Rayner confirms four devolution agreements 19/09/2024 Four devolution agreements have been signed off in what the secretary of state for local government describes as ‘only the first step’ of a devolution drive.
'Financial emergency' council advised to join combined authority 16/09/2024 North Somerset Council will consider entering talks to join the West of England Combined Authority.
Labour scraps counties' devo deals 13/09/2024 Norfolk and Suffolk CCs have revealed the new Labour Government has scrapped the directly-elected county leader devolution deals agreed with the Conservatives.
Cheshire and Warrington councils talk devolution 05/09/2024 Local authorities in Cheshire and Warrington have made some ‘positive’ steps along the road to devolution.
Gough: Local government under water 04/09/2024 ‘Big changes' to tackle the ‘structural problems' facing local government are needed to help councils survive but ‘priority' is devolution, Kent leader says.
Fiscal devolution could lead to greater inequalities, warns IFS 03/09/2024 Devolution must come with reform of council funding allocations or it could worsen inequalities, the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) think-tank has warned.
Think-tank calls for £6bn devolution to tackle economic inactivity 02/09/2024 A think-tank has argued that the Government should transfer £6bn to local government in a bid to tackle economic inactivity.
Six club together for South Midlands devolution 27/08/2024 Steps are being taken towards forming a devolution proposal covering six councils in the South Midlands.
Cheshire devolution talks gain pace 19/08/2024 A partnership of three Cheshire councils is said to have emerged as an ‘early candidate’ for accelerated talks on devolution with the new Government.
Devolution deals in limbo as new proposals emerge 14/08/2024 Work is underway on a flurry of new devolution proposals despite a string of deals remaining in limbo.
Government urged to devolve council tax powers 31/07/2024 The Government should devolve the power to fix council tax rates to local authorities, a think-tank has urged.
McMahon: Existing devolution deals may be improved 26/07/2024 Local government minister Jim McMahon has said it is down to the Government to make devolution ‘attractive enough' for councils.
Devolution ‘essential’ to Labour's growth mission 25/07/2024 Devolution reforms will be essential if Labour is to fulfil its mission of nationwide growth, a new report has argued.
South East Councils calls for ‘seat’ at the devolution table 24/07/2024 Councils in the South East of England have written to the Government voicing concerns that they could be at a disadvantage in the ‘devolution revolution’.
Minister voices concern over districts' role in devolution 22/07/2024 District councils should be handed a greater role in devolution talks, a minister has said.
King's Speech: Devolution takes centre stage 17/07/2024 The announcement of an English Devolution Bill took centre stage in the King's Speech.
King's Speech: A plan for devolution 17/07/2024 The new Labour Government has set out a widespread plan for devolution and economic growth in its Parliamentary timetable, with central diktat reserved for planning proposals.
Taking Back Control: Why climate action needs devolution 17/07/2024 Christopher Hammond, UK100 chief executive and former council leader, argues that devolution is essential for tackling climate change.
Rayner promises ‘new devolution revolution’ 16/07/2024 Angela Rayner will today write to local leaders urging them to work with Government on delivering ‘the most ambitious programme of devolution' ever seen.
Rayner: Labour ready to ‘transfer power out of Whitehall’ 09/07/2024 Deputy PM Angela Rayner is set to tell regional mayors that Labour is ready to ‘transfer power out of Whitehall’ through a major programme of devolution.
Mayor tells Labour to ‘commit’ to the Northern Powerhouse 08/07/2024 The new Labour Government should ‘commit early to the Northern Powerhouse’, says the mayor of Greater Manchester.
Fresh calls for fiscal devo 04/07/2024 Backers of fiscal devolution have urged the government elected today to reconsider the policy despite their lobbying failing to get it mentioned in the manifestos.
NextGov: Devolutionary road 24/06/2024 Jonathan Werran, the chief executive of think-tank Localis, discusses what the next government should do to extend devolution.
Manchester legend Sir Howard Bernstein dies 22/06/2024 Former chief executive of Manchester City Council, Sir Howard Bernstein, has died, aged 71.
Warnings over Labour devolution drive 20/06/2024 A Labour drive to fill in the devolution map will take time and energy away from deepening devolution in areas that have already secured deals, expert warns.
Birmingham councillor becomes West Midlands deputy mayor 17/06/2024 The deputy leader of Birmingham City Council has been appointed as the deputy mayor of the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA).
‘Existential crisis’ for councils as £6bn funding gap revealed 06/06/2024 A new Local Government White Paper has uncovered a £6.2bn funding gap facing councils in England over the next two years.
Devolution deal delayed due to election 03/06/2024 Council leaders in the North West have reaffirmed their commitment to achieving a devolution deal despite election delay.
Call to fix ‘incomplete patchwork’ of devolution deals 13/05/2024 The next government must extend devolution to 85% of England to address an ‘incomplete patchwork of mismatched deals’, a think-tank has argued.
Mayors meet to hear growth plans 13/05/2024 Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has summoned his party’s newly-elected mayors for a meeting to detail his plans for economic growth.
Unitary transfers services to town council in ‘historic’ deal 08/05/2024 Somerset Council has passed on several functions to a local town council after it narrowly managed to set a balanced budget with a pledge to devolve powers.
Torbay councillors back devolution bid 02/05/2024 Torbay Council members have given the green light to the creation of a new Devon and Torbay Combined County Authority (CCA).
Devon councillors back devolution bid 30/04/2024 Devon County Council members have voted in favour of going ahead with plans that could see more power transferred from Whitehall to Devon and Torbay.
What is a metro mayor? 25/04/2024 A metro mayor is directly elected by local people to oversee a region’s combined authority.
LGA lobbied over income tax devolution 24/04/2024 The Local Government Association’s (LGA) White Paper should make the case for councils to receive a share of income tax, sector experts have urged.
Addressing regional inequalities 18/04/2024 Andrew Borland, Chief Innovation Officer at the Virtual Engineering Centre (VEC), University of Liverpool discusses the importance of levelling up for growth.
Devon County Council’s long-serving leader steps down 18/04/2024 The leader of Devon County Council has said it is the ‘right time’ to leave the post after 15 years.
Government ignores sugar levy calls 12/04/2024 The Government has ignored Local Government Association (LGA) calls for the sugar levy to be spent by councils to tackle physical inactivity.
Petition calls for creation of new town council 12/04/2024 A petition calling for the creation of a new town council in Salford has been submitted to Salford City Council.
LocalGov Elections: Vote reformation 10/04/2024 Jonathan Werran, chief exec, Localis draws inspiration from a popular podcast on the Reformation to ponder the question of just how local are our politics.
Next Government urged to look at devolving air passenger duty 10/04/2024 The leader of a Labour council in the shadow of Heathrow Airport has urged the next Government to look at devolving air passenger duty (APD).
Think-tank's call for landfill tax devolution 04/04/2024 A think-tank has called for a portion of the proceeds from landfill tax to be devolved to councils.
Devolve NHS England's £168bn budget to local government, says report 02/04/2024 NHS England’s £168bn budget should be handed to local government in a radical restructure, the Reform think-tank has suggested in a report today.
Hull and East Riding finalise devolution proposal 28/03/2024 A devolution proposal for a Hull and East Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority is set to be submitted to the levelling up department.
Parties draw battlelines for local elections 28/03/2024 Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has given a speech in Dudley today following campaign launches by the Conservatives and Lib Dems.
Lincolnshire devolution deal approved 15/03/2024 Lincolnshire CC members have approved a devolution deal for the area which will see the establishment of the Greater Lincolnshire Mayoral Combined County.
The elephant in the budget 12/03/2024 The budget provided support to strengthen growth, but bolder action is required to tackle finances, says Amanda Kelly, local government lead at PA Consulting.
Budget: Chancellor launches productivity push 06/03/2024 Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has unveiled a Budget with little respite for local government but demands for increased public sector productivity.
Coventry to consider £35m for Gigapark investment zone 06/03/2024 Coventry City Council’s cabinet will discuss whether to accept up to £35m of government funding to develop a battery gigafactory as part a new investment zone.
Budget: Trailblazer devo deal for North East 06/03/2024 The North East has secured a trailblazer devolution deal that could provide a package of new funding potentially worth more than £100m, chancellor Jeremy Hunt has announced in his Budget.
More areas get level four devolution powers 01/03/2024 West Yorkshire, South Yorkshire and the Liverpool city region will all receive level four devolved powers, local government secretary Michael Gove has announced.
Chancellor urged to provide funding certainty for urban transport 27/02/2024 Transport authorities have called on the Government to prioritise long-term funding certainty for public transport and active travel in city regions in next week’s Spring Budget.
Levelling up requires ‘meaningful’ devolution, business group says 20/02/2024 Business leaders have called for ‘meaningful decision-making powers’ to be devolved to local authorities to help boost left-behind regions.
Major step towards airport reopening 13/02/2024 Councillors have voted to progress plans to reopen Doncaster Sheffield Airport using £138m in devolution funding.
National Apprenticeship Week: The importance of a national skills strategy 05/02/2024 Nichola Hay MBE, director of Apprenticeship Strategy and Policy at BPP, discusses the importance of a national strategy with a regional approach.
Devon and Torbay devolution deal announced 25/01/2024 Devon County Council and Torbay Council are set to enter a level 2 devolution deal with the Government.
Report calls for more devolution to boost creative industries 23/01/2024 The further devolution of powers and funding connected to culture will help tackle economic stagnation and will boost to local communities, study finds.
Levelling up must continue, urges think-tank 22/01/2024 Efforts to level up the country and devolve more powers to local government should continue following the General Election, a think-tank has urged.
First North Yorkshire mayoral election to cost £2m 17/01/2024 The election of the first mayor of a new York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority is set to cost £2.2m, a council report has revealed.
West Midlands pilots £24m energy support scheme 16/01/2024 Small businesses across the West Midlands are being offered support to cut their gas and electricity usage.
Manchester leads list for local government in New Year honours 02/01/2024 The chief executives of both Manchester City Council and the Greater Manchester Combined Authority have been recognised in the New Year Honours List.
‘Growth zones’ for West Midlands in UK first 22/12/2023 The West Midlands is to become the first UK region to receive new ‘growth zone’ powers, which the combined authority said could generate £1.7bn.
Five unitaries moot devolution deal 18/12/2023 A ‘non-binding expression of interest’ is expected to be submitted to the Government in February.
Local authority leaders criticise minimum service levels 11/12/2023 'Unfair’ and ‘undemocratic’ minimum service levels will lead to ‘more frequent and longer strikes’, according to mayors and council leaders from across UK.
Lincolnshire consults on devolution plan 05/12/2023 Residents across Greater Lincolnshire are being consulted on a devolution proposal for the region.
Norfolk devolution schedule delayed 04/12/2023 Norfolk’s level 3 devolution deal is set to be pushed back to 2025.
Rotheram threatened over Covid restrictions 27/11/2023 Liverpool City Region mayor Steve Rotheram was assigned 24-hour police security after he received threats during the Covid pandemic, he revealed today.
Autumn Statement: Hull and East Yorkshire leaders welcome devolution deal 23/11/2023 Hull City Council and East Riding of Yorkshire Council have welcomed the announcement of a proposed devolution deal for Hull and East Yorkshire.
Autumn Statement: Lancashire devolution ‘amazing news for county’ 23/11/2023 The Lancashire devolution announcement in the Autumn Statement is ‘amazing news for county’, local authority leaders in the region have said.
Autumn Statement: Councils remain ‘chronically underfunded’ 23/11/2023 Support for private renters, devolution, and planning departments is welcome but councils remain ‘chronically underfunded’, council chiefs tell Chancellor.
Autumn Statement: Level 4 devolution unveiled 22/11/2023 More powers will be offered to areas with a level 3 devolution deal, the Government has announced as part of the Autumn Statement.
Expected devo boost in Autumn Statement 22/11/2023 Seven counties are expected to be among a swathe of non-mayoral devolution deals being lined up by the Government.
Plymouth pulls out of ‘unreasonable’ devolution deal 20/11/2023 Plymouth City Council has withdrawn from a proposed devolution deal after its leader branded it ‘unreasonable and unrealistic’.
Somerset declares ‘financial emergency’ 09/11/2023 Somerset Council has declared it is facing a ‘financial emergency’ and agreed that ‘urgent actions’ are required to tackle a £100m shortfall.
Call for local income tax collection for biggest city regions 08/11/2023 More taxation powers, including the ability to keep a proportion of income tax, should be devolved to England’s three biggest city regions, a think-tank has argued.
‘Nothing for local government’ in King’s Speech 07/11/2023 Councils have expressed disappointment that the King’s Speech offered no commitment to improving local government finances or furthering devolution.
Manifesto push for statutory economic powers 07/11/2023 The Institute of Economic Development (IED) has launched an ‘agenda for change’ with a continued call for councils to be given statutory duties on economic development.
Street calls for PCC powers 02/11/2023 West Midlands mayor Andy Street has formally asked the Government to transfer police and crime commissioner (PCC) powers to the mayoralty.
'Devolution hopes rest on combined authorities' 24/10/2023 Combined authorities represent the greatest hope for devolution in England, according to a new report based on interviews with 95 former ministers and Whitehall mandarins.
Skills devolution call 17/10/2023 Control of UK skills funding should be devolved to councils to ensure it is tailored to local jobs and economies, a national network of 27 cities has urged.
WMCA trailblazer devolution deal ratified 16/10/2023 The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) has ratified a ‘deeper devolution deal’ worth an estimated £1.5bn.
Dorset eyes cross-boundary devolution bid 09/10/2023 Dorset Council is looking beyond its borders for potential partners in a devolution deal bid.
Liverpool to 'take back control' with franchised buses 06/10/2023 The Liverpool City Region will bring its buses back under public control, mayor Steve Rotheram announced today.
Battery-powered trains hit tracks in UK first 06/10/2023 The first UK passenger trains to run using battery technology have been launched in the Liverpool City Region.
Leicestershire settles for ‘thin gruel’ devo deal 05/10/2023 Leicestershire County Council said it has agreed to pursue a level two devolution deal after failing to reach agreement on a directly elected mayor.
Wales to automatically register voters 03/10/2023 The Welsh Government is set to establish automatic voter registration for local government and Senedd elections.
Council leaders create roadmap for a Starmer government 26/09/2023 A plan for a future Labour administration to ‘reform public services and rebuild trust’ has been drawn out by local authority leaders.
Bentley insists level two devolution 'best option' for county 21/09/2023 Essex CC’s Conservative leader Kevin Bentley has insisted that a level two devolution deal is the ‘best option’ for the county.
Optimism about Greater Manchester’s economy ‘badly misplaced’ 21/09/2023 Greater Manchester should expand its city centre, improve connectivity, and build 126,000 more homes to boost its productivity, the Resolution Foundation says.

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Royal Greenwich is a borough synonymous with first class modern services. Greenwich, London (Greater)

Recuriter: Royal Borough of Greenwich

Social Worker - Family Worker (Link Role)

£36101.0000 - £48622.0000 per annum

Social Worker - Family Worker (Link Role)Fixed Term, Full Time£36,101 to £48,622 per annumLocation

Recuriter: Essex County Council

Voluntary Sector Strategy and Partnership Manager

London Borough of Richmond upon Thames and London Borough of Wandsworth

£49,939 - £60,515

You will lead Wandsworth Council’s ambitious ... Wandsworth, London

Recuriter: London Borough of Richmond upon Thames and London Borough of Wandsworth

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Circular highways is a necessity not an aspiration – and it’s within our grasp

Shell is helping power the journey towards a circular paving industry with Shell Bitumen LT R, a new product for roads that uses plastics destined for landfill as part of the additives to make the bitumen.

Support from Effective Energy Group for Local Authorities to Deliver £430m Sustainable Warmth Funded Energy Efficiency Projects

Effective Energy Group is now offering its support to the 40 Local Authorities who have received a share of the £430m to deliver their projects on the ground by surveying properties and installing measures.

Pay.UK – the next step in Bacs’ evolution

Dougie Belmore explains how one of the main interfaces between you and Bacs is about to change.

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