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FINANCE

Something better change

By Dan Peters | 17 February 2015

The MJ’s fourth joint finance survey with the Local Government Information Unit makes clear counc...

FINANCE

England's dreaming

By Simon Parker | 10 February 2015

Simon Parker gives a thematic overview to the New Local Government Network’s annual conference, w...

BUSINESS RATES

There is no appetite for structural change…or is there?

By Michael Burton | 10 February 2015

The King's Fund last week lambasted the Coalition's distracting NHS reforms, but local government...

FINANCE

LGA defends councils' £21bn reserve cash pile

By Jonathan Werran | 10 February 2015

Council chiefs have claimed the sector’s financial reserves totalling £21.4bn are all that stands...

FINANCE

Balls to make devolution speech

By Jamie Hailstone | 02 February 2015

Shadow chancellor Ed Balls is expected to make a speech this week promising £30bn of devolved mon...

WHITEHALL

Best laid schemes

By Jonathan Werran | 26 January 2015

Last week the Government laid out the draft Scotland Bill promising greater control of tax and sp...

HEALTH

Leader: NHS problems could be sorted out by council directors

By Dan Peters | 23 January 2015

A good team of local government finance directors could easily sort out the problems in the NHS, ...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Growing financial independence

By Abdool Kara | 19 January 2015

Years of determined efforts with local partners has paid off and could put Swale BC in a position...

FINANCE

Kingston in secret talks for fiscal freedom

By Heather Jameson | 19 January 2015

Kingston upon Thames LBC has been in secret talks with the Government to be the first flagship au...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

NE businesses call for Barnett fund reforms

By Jamie Hailstone | 06 January 2015

Business leaders in the North East have added their voice to calls for the Barnett formula to be ...

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frederica-diamanta

Head of Democratic Services, Elections & Monitoring Officer

Grade 12 £67,236 – £71,223 plus £3000pa Statutory Officer Allowance

Premium jobWe are looking for an accomplished and proactive leader for our vacant post of Head of Democratic Services & Elections Apply for this job

Harborough District Council

Deputy Team Manager

£50,574 - £53,607

Strength in people. Strength in communities. Strength in diversity. Apply for this job

Royal Borough of Greenwich

Chief Executive

Up to £177,821 per annum

At City of York Council, we are proud of our strong civic identity, heritage, and ambition. Apply for this job

City of York Council