SOCIAL CARE

This settlement is very much a stop gap

By Sir Stephen Houghton | 20 December 2021

Cllr Sir Stephen Houghton of SIGOMA says a ‘stopgap’ settlement with a welcome funding boost need...

HOUSING

How the North-East is leading the way in innovative affordable housing delivery

By Craig Smailes | 17 December 2021

A leaseback funding model with Kajima is helping Newcastle City Council avoid large upfront capit...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Looking for the 'less than visible' County Deals

By Trevor Holden | 16 December 2021

Trevor Holden sees parallels between County Deal plans, ‘which no-one has actually seen’, and the...

WHITEHALL

Councils warned against 'precautionary' school closures

By Martin Ford | 15 December 2021

The Government has told councils schools should not be closed unless there is a ‘public health em...

RECRUITMENT

We need action to tackle the imminent public health workforce shortages

By Nick Raper | 15 December 2021

Nick Raper at Penna says there is a need to attract and retain diverse, talented and qualified in...

HUMAN RESOURCES

Reflections on 2021

By Julie Towers | 15 December 2021

Julie Towers looks back on the past 12 months, anticipates what will be in store in the new year ...

FINANCE

Not top-down reform – but beware the bottom-up push

By Heather Jameson | 15 December 2021

While we have ruled out top-down reorganisation of local government, the prospect of forcing bott...

FINANCE

Eastleigh's Tustian announces retirement

By Dan Peters | 14 December 2021

The chief executive of Eastleigh BC, Nick Tustian, has announced he will be retiring in May.

LONDON COUNCILS

This is a pivotal moment for ending rough sleeping

By Alison Griffin | 14 December 2021

The next phase of the pandemic presents a new challenge to rise to – ensuring that we seize every...

DEPARTMENT FOR LEVELLING UP, HOUSING AND COMMUNITIES

Goodbye to ...

By Ann McGauran | 14 December 2021

The MJ highlights a tumultuous year for local government still impacted by the global pandemic, ...

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Strategic Director, Finance and Resources (S.151 Officer)

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Blackburn with Darwen is a distinctive, welcoming and vibrant borough with a strong identity and a genuine buzz about the place. Apply for this job

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Principal Lawyer (Adult Social Care)

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Are you an experienced Adult Social Care Lawyer looking to expand your skill Apply for this job

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Fire Safety Surveyor

£66555 - £76077 per annum

Help protect residents and shape better standards across our borough.As a Fire Safety Surveyor, you'll use your technical expertise to help make homes Apply for this job

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