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ECONOMIC GROWTH

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27 September 2016

Councils are rising to the challenge of boosting their local economies through joint ventures – a...

BUSINESS

LGA calls for end to rates loophole

By Laura Sharman | 21 September 2016

Councils are being forced to write off millions of pounds in unpaid business rates due to a legal...

FINANCE

Council transfers care homes to LATC

21 September 2016

Powys CC has given the green light to transfer its 12 care homes to a local authority trading com...

FINANCE

Homecare group quits sector over fall in fees

By Jamie Hailstone | 21 September 2016

The not-for-profit group Housing & Care 21 has blamed falling local authority fees for its decisi...

BUSINESS

Rates relief scheme slammed as 'spin- doctoring' exercise

By Jamie Hailstone | 21 September 2016

Private sector bosses have accused the Welsh Government of the ‘worst form of spin-doctoring’ aft...

FINANCE

Enterprise park purchase will boost jobs in Newport

By Jamie Hailstone | 21 September 2016

Telford & Wrekin Council has bought an enterprise park to help secure local jobs.

FINANCE

Authority to save cash with new PFI deal

By Jamie Hailstone | 21 September 2016

Cambridgeshire CC is looking to renegotiate a 27-year PFI agreement with Amey in a bid to save th...

BUSINESS

Moment of truth

By Norma Atlay | 21 September 2016

Local government faces two crucial deadline dates in the next few weeks, says Norma Atlay

BUSINESS

New commercial property company for council

By Laura Sharman | 19 September 2016

Reigate & Banstead BC has agreed plans to create a new commercial property and investment company.

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Osborne to chair Northern Powerhouse Partnership

By Thomas Bridge | 16 September 2016

George Osborne has launched a think tank to maintain momentum behind the Northern Powerhouse, aft...

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frederica-diamanta

Chief Executive

up to £165,000

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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