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ECONOMIC GROWTH
Councils to deliver £1bn business rescue package
By Martin Ford | 21 December 2021
Local authorities have been tasked with administering the Government’s business grants scheme as ...
FINANCE
Challenging financial future for Northern Irish councils
By Martin Ford | 21 December 2021
Northern Ireland’s financial watchdog has warned of challenging years ahead for the region’s coun...
WASTE
Omicron threatens holiday refuse collections
By Michael Burton | 20 December 2021
The outbreak of Omicron has threatened holiday refuse collections due to a renewed shortage of he...
HOMELESSNESS
£25m scheme to protect rough sleepers launched
By Martin Ford | 20 December 2021
Councils have been tasked with accommodating and vaccinating people sleeping rough in response to...
SOCIAL CARE
This provisional settlement makes the job of districts harder
By Cllr Sharon Taylor | 20 December 2021
The Provisional Local Government Finance Settlement falls short of what district councils need an...
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...
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Head of Transport Strategy
£71,425 - £80,216 per annum
This is a highly influential role responsible for developing the region’s statutory Local Transport Plan Apply for this job
Head of Transport Programmes
£71,425 - £80,216 per annum
As Head of Transport Programmes, you will be responsible for overseeing the delivery and assurance of a substantial programme of transport investment. Apply for this job
Head of Public Transport
£71,425 - £80,216 per annum
As Head of Public Transport, you will lead one of the most high-profile and strategically important areas within our portfolio. Apply for this job
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