BUSINESS

'Fourth option' could deliver £6bn for regeneration

By Michael Burton | 24 January 2018

Some £6bn could be invested into regeneration by adopting a ‘fourth option’ for local authority p...

BUSINESS

The public sector has to pay the right price for the job

By Michael Burton | 24 January 2018

As debates about public sector contracting flare across the country, Michael Burton argues that i...

BUSINESS

Collaborate with businesses and schools to address skills gap, MPs tell councils

By Hiba Mahamadi | 23 January 2018

Local authorities, local enterprise partnerships, businesses, schools and colleges should come to...

BUSINESS

Former LEP chair accused of cover-up over deal

By Mark Conrad | 23 January 2018

MPs have accused an ex-local enterprise partnership (LEP) chairman of a ‘cover up’ after he refus...

BUSINESS

Liverpool moves away from joint ventures with private sector

By Hiba Mahamadi | 23 January 2018

Liverpool City Council has indicated a move away from joint venture partnerships as it decides wh...

BUSINESS

Council agrees exit deal after Carillion collapse

By Laura Sharman | 23 January 2018

Oxfordshire CC has formally terminated its contract with Carillion following the collapse of the ...

WHITEHALL

Minister outlines Western Powerhouse plan

By Mark Conrad | 22 January 2018

Welsh secretary Alun Cairns has outlined plans for a Western Powerhouse similar to local governme...

BUSINESS

Appoint 'invigilator' to monitor outsourcing contracts, sector told

By Hiba Mahamadi | 22 January 2018

The public sector needs to compile a ‘Domesday Book’ of all public service outsourcing contracts ...

BUSINESS

Carillion: Companies can go bust, councils cannot

By David Walker | 22 January 2018

After the fall of Carillion, and with social care providers on the brink, John Tizard and David W...

BUSINESS

Council told off by auditor

By Dan Peters | 19 January 2018

Auditors have scolded Copeland BC for submitting its accounts late.

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

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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

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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

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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

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