ECONOMIC GROWTH

Think-tank in swap shop call

By Mark Conrad | 26 June 2018

Too many city centres in England and Wales are over-dependent on retail space – and should swap s...

BUSINESS

London to get half of £1bn extra housing borrowing

By Dan Peters | 26 June 2018

Councils in London will benefit from half of the additional housing borrowing flexibilities despi...

WHITEHALL

Localis: Council tax restrictions should be eased

By Mark Conrad | 25 June 2018

Ministers should lift restrictions on council tax increases and let town halls set local taxes fo...

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

Missing Melanie?

22 June 2018

The sector’s relationship with the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) ...

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

Chief executive crosses the Tyne to join Sunderland

By Martin Ford | 21 June 2018

The chief executive of North Tyneside MBC is to move to Sunderland City Council.

FINANCE

Northern Irish councils' devolution call

By Dan Peters | 21 June 2018

The time is now right to extend the responsibilities of local government in Northern Ireland thro...

WHITEHALL

EXCLUSIVE: Councils could face 'traffic light' grading on finances

By EXCLUSIVE by Dan Peters | 20 June 2018

Every council could be publicly graded red, amber or green for financial resilience under plans b...

WHITEHALL

CIPFA hits back at Tesco rates attack

By Patrick O’Brien | 11 June 2018

Finance directors have hit back at criticisms made by big companies that business rates are causi...

HEALTH

There is no room for heroes in today's health and care landscape

By Ewan King | 11 June 2018

Ewan King explains why systems leadership is more important than ever in the age of integrated ca...

WHITEHALL

Manzie made a Dame

By Michael Burton | 11 June 2018

The former interim chief executive of Birmingham City Council, Stella Manzie, has been made a Dam...

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frederica-diamanta

Corporate Director of Wellbeing

£153k (pay award pending)

This is a career-defining opportunity to lead one of the most critical and wide-reaching roles at BCP Council Apply for this job

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council

Director of Planning and Economy

£104,464 (plus generous pension and benefits)

Southend-on-Sea is one of the UK’s newest cities, and this is a fascinating time to join us as we shape our future. Apply for this job

Southend-on-Sea City Council

Director of Public Protection and Integrated Enforcement

£Competitive

Tower Hamlets is the fastest growing and most densely populated local authority in the UK. Apply for this job

Tower Hamlets London Borough Council