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ECONOMIC GROWTH

Most cities in fiscal deficit, City Growth Commission reports

By Jonathan Werran | 11 February 2014

Most urban areas of the UK are in fiscal deficit – with public expenditure running far in excess ...

FINANCE

Pickles with questions to answer after survey results

By MJ Correspondent | 06 February 2014

Read the full findings of The MJ/LGiU's annual local government finance survey and detailed analy...

FINANCE

Councils will love MJ awards deadline extention

By Michael Burton | 06 February 2014

The MJ has delivered a perfect Valentine’s Day gift to local authorities preparing their entries ...

FINANCE

Riordan: Core Cities could deliver more cuts with fiscal devolution

By MJ Correspondent | 06 February 2014

The chief executive of Leeds City Council has suggested the Core Cities could cope with further f...

FINANCE

Council chief executives are paid appropriately, SOLACE argues

By MJ Correspondent | 06 February 2014

Average pay for senior local government managers is at an ‘appropriate level given the incomparab...

FINANCE

Call to relax restrictions on housing loans

By Jonathan Werran | 06 February 2014

Council chiefs have called for an independent ministerial review to come with ‘no-strings attache...

FINANCE

Councils warn against land charges centralisation

By Jamie Hailstone | 06 February 2014

District councils have warned against government plans to centralise responsibility for land char...

WHITEHALL

Serco makes a comeback with renewal plan

By Jonathan Werran | 06 February 2014

Serco makes progress in its efforts to restore commercial credibility with ministers and official...

FINANCE

Serco makes a comeback with renewal plan

By Jonathan Werran | 06 February 2014

Under-fire government contractor Serco has made progress in its efforts to restore commercial cre...

BUSINESS

Councils embrace new purchasing policies

By Jamie Hailstone | 06 February 2014

One year after the legislation came into force, the MP behind the Social Value Act has said counc...

frederica-diamanta

Director of People

£108,697 - £117,998

As a leader at Lancashire County Council, you’ll join an authority with real scale, courageous ambition and deep pride in place. Apply for this job

Lancashire County Council

Director of Strategy and Transformation

£108,697 - £117,998

As a leader at Lancashire County Council, you’ll join an authority with real scale, courageous ambition and deep pride in place. Apply for this job

Lancashire County Council

Highway Design and Construction Manager

Grade N, scp50 £62,443 to scp53 £65,663 per annum, plus essential car user allowance

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Bolton Council

frederica-diamanta

Director of People

£108,697 - £117,998

As a leader at Lancashire County Council, you’ll join an authority with real scale, courageous ambition and deep pride in place. Apply for this job

Lancashire County Council

Director of Strategy and Transformation

£108,697 - £117,998

As a leader at Lancashire County Council, you’ll join an authority with real scale, courageous ambition and deep pride in place. Apply for this job

Lancashire County Council

Highway Design and Construction Manager

Grade N, scp50 £62,443 to scp53 £65,663 per annum, plus essential car user allowance

We embrace AI to enhance our operations and to innovate our services. Apply for this job

Bolton Council