WHITEHALL

Let councils write their own job specs

By Heather Jameson | 18 November 2014

Central government needs to massively scale back on statutory duties and give councils the chance...

DCLG

Call for right to eject problem councillors

By Mark Conrad | 18 November 2014

Leaders at Wigan MBC have called for powers to force by-elections in order to kick-out troublesom...

WHITEHALL

London Councils calls for more Troubled Families powers

By Jamie Hailstone | 18 November 2014

London Councils has called for more powers to build on the boroughs’ success with turning trouble...

SOCIAL CARE

Data points

By Dr Tom Smith | 18 November 2014

Better use of data can help local authority managers get the best bang for their buck, argues Dr ...

FINANCE

Manchester's children's services face £54m budget axe

By Jonathan Werran | 14 November 2014

Manchester City Council’s beleaguered children’s services department is set to bear the brunt of ...

DCLG

Rahman supporters defend mayor against 'takeover'

By Dan Peters | 13 November 2014

Respect MP George Galloway has defended besieged Tower Hamlets mayor Lutfur Rahman at a rally in ...

FINANCE

Are our reserves good enough if the cuts kick-off?

By Heather Jameson | 12 November 2014

Forget all the publicity over the John Lewis advert heralding the run-up to Christmas – November ...

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

Pickles hails 'effective' Doncaster intervention

By Jonathan Werran | 12 November 2014

Ministers have pointed to the successful intervention in Doncaster MBC as proof targeted approach...

FINANCE

Scotland gained £1bn from 'flawed' Barnett figures

By Jonathan Werran | 11 November 2014

Scotland has benefited from a £1bn funding boost because of the ‘flawed’ way in which the controv...

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

Something wicked this way comes

By Mark Rogers | 11 November 2014

Public accountability is sharpening as the cash gets tighter and tighter, which means 'wicked' is...

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frederica-diamanta

Project Manager (Major Projects)

£44,711 - £47,754

Premium jobAre you an experienced project professional or engineer with looking to take the next step in your career? Apply for this job

Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council

Head of Revenues and Benefits

PO 16-19 (scp 46-49) £56,080 to £59,525 per annum

Premium jobWe are seeking a dynamic and strategic leader for the position of Head of Revenues and Benefits Apply for this job

Ribble Valley Borough Council

Communications Manager

£53,885-£57,195 per annum

Join us at this exciting time as we build on our rapid improvements Apply for this job

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council