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FINANCE

Autumn statement: council chiefs seek more control over investment

By Luke Barras-Hill | 30 November 2011

Sector leaders call on Government to ‘loosen its grip’ and let local authorities take key regener...

BUSINESS

What is the future for mutuals?

By Phil Copestake | 29 November 2011

Phil Copestake explains how mutuals may be a part of the current zeitgeist in local government, b...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Clegg launches £1bn youth 'learning or earning' scheme

By Dominic Browne | 25 November 2011

Deputy prime minister Nick Clegg unveils a £1bn scheme to benefit up to 400,000 young people by 2...

BUSINESS

Localism 'uncertainty' spooks top companies

By Jamie Hailstone | 23 November 2011

The UK managing director of Atkins,blames uncertainty around the localism agenda for the lack of ...

BUSINESS

Back to the drawing board

By Stephen Taylor | 23 November 2011

The old model of local government is broken. So how would councils reinvent themselves, asks Step...

BUSINESS

How to use tax increment financing

By David Rose | 23 November 2011

David Rose looks at the sources of funding and potential benefits for councils hoping to use Tax ...

WHITEHALL

Maude launches 'pro-growth' procurement reforms

By Jonathan Werran | 21 November 2011

Plans to make it faster and easier for businesses to win government contracts were announced toda...

BUSINESS

Norfolk fury as credits for waste scheme are blocked

By Jamie Hailstone | 16 November 2011

Norfolk CC has accused environment secretary, Caroline Spelman, of putting the future of several ...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Youth unemployment breaches million mark

By Jonathan Werran | 16 November 2011

1.02 million 16 to 24 year olds - 21.9% - are unemployed, official figures show.

BUSINESS

How to change the status quo

By Martin Horton | 15 November 2011

Martin Horton observes how people describe how hard change is but try to keep things the same.

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Team Manager - Advanced Practice Leads - WMF2362e

£51,356 - £52,413

We have a rare and exciting opportunity, due to an internal promotion, to not only join, but lead our team of Advanced Practice Leads. Apply for this job

Westmorland and Furness Council

Development Management Service Manager - WMF2347e

£65,873 - £68,775

We have an excellent opportunity for an experienced and motivated Development Management Service Manager. Apply for this job

Westmorland and Furness Council

Transformation Director

£100,000 - £105,243 (Grade ED1), with potential market supplement dependent on experience

Premium jobThis is a pivotal opportunity to shape the future direction of the Council Apply for this job

Cherwell District Council