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LONDON COUNCILS

Keep making the investment case for prevention

By John O’Brien | 15 May 2019

John O'Brien says that whether we end up with a one year Spending Review or a longer one, it's im...

BUSINESS

Councillors urge London borough to 'change mind-set' on procurement

By Martin Ford | 10 May 2019

Greenwich LBC has been pressed to ‘change its mind-set’ in procurement by its members as it overh...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Business rates 'tweaks' not enough - CBI

By Martin Ford | 09 May 2019

Industry leaders have called on politicians to look at overhauling the system of business rates.

HOUSING

Surrey to pause out-of-county purchases

By Hiba Mahamadi | 03 May 2019

Surrey CC has paused making property purchases outside the county amid ongoing furore that counci...

FINANCE

Investment-based crowdfunding has 'untapped potential' for councils - study

By William Eichler | 01 May 2019

Crowdfunding has ‘huge, untapped potential’ for council finances, a new study has concluded.

FINANCE

Spelthorne criticised over 'weaknesses' behind flagship property deal

By Martin Ford | 29 April 2019

An auditor has criticised ‘significant weaknesses’ in the decision-making behind Spelthorne BC’s ...

BUSINESS

'Dumb money' rejection as shopping centre purchases continue

By James Wilmore | 29 April 2019

Councils have rejected the idea that local authority investment in shopping centres is ‘dumb mone...

FINANCE

Council buys office to generate income

By Dan Peters | 15 April 2019

South Cambridgeshire DC has made a £13m investment in a high-quality office building to generate ...

ENVIRONMENT

Bristol energy company labelled a 'waste of money'

By Martin Ford | 08 April 2019

Bristol City Council has sparked controversy by pressing ahead with further investment in its ene...

FINANCE

Council snaps up Government building 300 miles away

By Dan Peters | 03 April 2019

East Hampshire DC has increased its property portfolio to more than £110m after buying a Governme...

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frederica-diamanta

Chief Executive

up to £165,000

Premium jobEbbsfleet is one of the UK’s most ambitious regeneration projects, a 21st-century Garden City Apply for this job

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