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FINANCE

Troubled combined authority reviewing expenses spending

By Dan Peters | 27 May 2022

Payments using a taxpayer-funded procurement card to firms selling pasties and collagen-based sup...

WHITEHALL

Fears over Procurement Bill red tape

By Martin Ford | 26 May 2022

The Government has rejected concerns that new procurement rules will create more red tape for loc...

BUSINESS

New anti-Putin powers given to councils

By Dan Peters | 26 May 2022

Councils have been handed powers to terminate commercial relationships with firms that have ‘stro...

BUSINESS

Social value can unlock billions to help communities flourish

By Professor Chris White | 25 May 2022

A new report from Social Enterprise UK has highlighted a huge opportunity to realise £56bn a year...

WHITEHALL

Inflation 'biggest worry' for pension schemes

By Dan Peters | 19 May 2022

Inflation is the biggest worry for six out of 10 local government pension scheme (LGPS) professio...

WHITEHALL

Social housing Bill 'imminent'

By Mark Conrad | 17 May 2022

Housing minister Eddie Hughes this week insisted the Government would bring forward a social hous...

BUSINESS

Social landlord faces wide-ranging probe

By Mark Conrad | 16 May 2022

The UK’s largest social landlord faces a wide-ranging investigation into its handling of resident...

PLANNING

Boring not bad

By Sir Bob Neill | 16 May 2022

Sir Bob Neill says this wasn’t a Queen’s Speech packed with surprises, ‘but if dull means getting...

BUSINESS

Will new Levelling Up Fund round repeat 'beauty contest'?

By Dr Nicola Headlam | 12 May 2022

Dr Nicola Headlam says the Government may have renewed its commitment to empower local leaders bu...

DIGITAL

Firm exits council talks at 11th hour

By Martin Ford | 03 May 2022

Talks over a new IT contract to replace current arrangements between Gloucester City Council and ...

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

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