Martin Ford 04 October 2024

Councils call on Government to 'back up its rhetoric' on devolution

Councils have called for the Government to ‘back up its rhetoric' by devolving powers across England.

It comes as local authorities submitted expressions of interest in devolution ahead of the Government's deadline this week.

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£57187.00 - £60485.00

This role will lead on Quality Assurance, Standards development, and Regulatory compliance for Oxfordshire’s residential children’s provision, including the unregulated reforms 2022. The post holder will conduct internal inspections within the registe Countywide

Recuriter: Oxfordshire County Council

Streetcare LGV Driver / Operative - WMF2112e

£27,711 - £28,624

Westmorland and Furness Council are seeking to employ an enthusiastic and motivated person into a Street Cleansing role Cumbria

Recuriter: Westmorland and Furness Council

Specialist Communication Support Worker (CDC)

Grade 7, £27,259 - £29,955 (pay award pending)

The City of Doncaster Council puts improving the life of its residents at the centre of everything we do. Doncaster, South Yorkshire

Recuriter: City Of Doncaster Council

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£14,566

Earn. Learn. Qualify. Do you want to earn while you learn, with the chance of progression once you qualify? Do you want the opportunity to grow, dev Durham

Recuriter: Durham County Council

Pay Reward and Employment Services Support Officers

£25,584 to £27,711 p.a. (Grade 5) Pay Award Pending

An exciting opportunity has arisen for ten Pay, Reward & Employment Services Support Officers to join our CIPP accredited team. WHAT IS INVOLVED? Spennymoor

Recuriter: Durham County Council