BUSINESS

What next for procurement under Brexit?

By Sam Clayden | 14 February 2018

Is now the time to set out some markers for how a future procurement regime might look post-Brexi...

BUSINESS

Time to revisit our commissioning strategies and challenge contracts?

By Louise Round | 14 February 2018

As some of the more traditional contracting arrangements get called into question, Louise Round a...

BUSINESS

Not getting cake but eating it

12 February 2018

The signs for the upcoming fair funding review are already not good.

BUSINESS

Post-Carillion: mitigating the risks of external contracting

By Rod Penman | 12 February 2018

Despite Carillion's collapse, external contractors remain a cost-effective way to deliver service...

WHITEHALL

Government fostering report calls for councils to work with agencies

By Hiba Mahamadi | 07 February 2018

Collaboration between local authorities and the private sector would improve foster care for chil...

WHITEHALL

Javid finds extra £166m in final settlement

By Mark Conrad | 06 February 2018

Local government secretary Sajid Javid has found an additional £166m to ease spending pressures i...

BUSINESS

Gwynne moves to soothe Labour tensions

By Dan Peters | 06 February 2018

Shadow communities secretary Andrew Gwynne has moved soothe Labour tensions in the wake of Haring...

BUSINESS

Willmott Dixon awarded Rochdale's £80m regen contract

By Hiba Mahamadi | 06 February 2018

Construction company Willmott Dixon has been awarded an £80m contract to deliver the final part o...

BUSINESS

Bill to extend FOI to councils' private partners presented

By Hiba Mahamadi | 06 February 2018

A bill that would subject private companies that have contracts with public authorities to the Fr...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Lessons for local government in the wake of Carillion

By Andrew Burns | 06 February 2018

Andy Burns offers some advice for the sector following the collapse of the outsourcing giant.

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Strategic Director, Finance and Resources (S.151 Officer)

£110,799 - £120,706

Blackburn with Darwen is a distinctive, welcoming and vibrant borough with a strong identity and a genuine buzz about the place. Apply for this job

Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council

Principal Lawyer (Adult Social Care)

£55,036 - £58,879

Are you an experienced Adult Social Care Lawyer looking to expand your skill Apply for this job

West Northamptonshire Council

Fire Safety Surveyor

£66555 - £76077 per annum

Help protect residents and shape better standards across our borough.As a Fire Safety Surveyor, you'll use your technical expertise to help make homes Apply for this job

The Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea Council