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BUSINESS

Sandwell's Chinese deal will create technology partnership

By Dan Peters | 26 October 2016

Delegates from the Chinese city of Jinhua have signed an international agreement with Sandwell MBC.

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Government soothes children's services privatisation fears

By Sam Clayden | 19 October 2016

The Government has made changes to the Children and Social Work Bill in a bid to soothe fears tha...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

How can the 'left behind' benefit from localised business rates?

By Michael Burton | 18 October 2016

All eyes will be on the Autumn Statement to see the chancellor's vision for devolved business rat...

WHITEHALL

'Take lead on landfill tax,' Whitehall is told

By Jamie Hailstone | 18 October 2016

Veolia has called on the Government to show more leadership and vision over diverting waste from ...

FINANCE

Council seeks private partner to build 250 new homes

By Jamie Hailstone | 18 October 2016

Lewisham LBC has launched a hunt for a private sector partner to help meet the growing local need...

LEGAL

Using Brexit to transform procurement

18 October 2016

Local government is being stifled by a restrictive commissioning and procurement system but Brexi...

WHITEHALL

Actuarial firms are missing the point

By William Bourne | 12 October 2016

Consistent comparison between local government pension funds is badly needed, writes William Bourne.

FINANCE

It's business time

By Charlie Parker | 12 October 2016

Major reforms to the business rates system are crucial if local government is to make the most of...

FINANCE

Bromley goes it alone to privatise library services

By Jamie Hailstone | 12 October 2016

Bromley LBC has vowed to carry on with plans to privatise its library service after neighbouring ...

FINANCE

Council vetoed as fracking goes ahead

By Jamie Hailstone | 12 October 2016

The Government has been accused of ‘dismantling the democratic process’ after overturning a decis...

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Chief Executive

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Ebbsfleet Development Corporation

Assistant Director Strategy & Community Regeneration

£100,592 - £106,591 per annum

Premium jobNewcastle is a city fast gaining a reputation for its innovation and progress. Apply for this job

Newcastle City Council

Service Manager – Commercial Development

Up to £57,800 plus relocation package up to £8,000

We have two exciting opportunities to join our forward-thinking team. Apply for this job

Ashfield District Council