ECONOMIC GROWTH

Frank on growth in South Derbyshire

By Ann McGauran | 25 April 2023

Frank McArdle has retired after 23 years at the helm of South Derbyshire DC. Ann McGauran talked ...

DEVOLUTION

Report shows stark variations in levelling up funding

By Ann McGauran | 25 April 2023

Competitive bidding has led to a £0.5bn gap in levelling up cash between the best and least funde...

PLANNING

'Gargantuan hole' in Government housebuilding approach, MP suggests

By Martin Ford | 25 April 2023

The Government’s U-turn on housebuilding targets has brought production of local plans to a halt,...

FINANCE

 A broken record

By Michael Hudson | 25 April 2023

Michael Hudson says that without resolving the outstanding audit issues council s151 officers fac...

FINANCE

Labour told its apprenticeships overhaul will need funding

By Dan Peters | 24 April 2023

Labour is coming under pressure to back its commitment to overhaul the ‘failing’ apprenticeships ...

FINANCE

'It's all to play for'

By Martin Ford | 24 April 2023

Cornwall Council has seen the collapse of its level three devolution deal. Martin Ford talks to s...

FINANCE

EXCLUSIVE: Councils in dark over new funding stream

By Dan Peters | 18 April 2023

More financial uncertainty is being piled onto councils over the distribution of a fresh funding ...

WHITEHALL

EXCLUSIVE: 'It's time for a new Audit Commission'

By EXCLUSIVE by Dan Peters | 12 April 2023

An ex-senior mandarin has today called for a new Audit Commission as The MJ reveals the draft met...

WHITEHALL

Department staff costs soar

By Heather Jameson | 12 April 2023

The Whitehall department responsible for local government has seen its staff cost double between ...

ENVIRONMENT

Making community power happen

By Adam Lent | 12 April 2023

Adam Lent explores the rapidly advancing community power movement in local government and how thi...

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Cornwall Council

Director of Public Health

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frederica-diamanta

Service Director Resources & Performance

Up to £123k + relocation

This integrated team will provide expert advice, as well as ensuring a single ‘line of sight’ on resources coming into the authority. Apply for this job

Cornwall Council

Director of Public Health

£112k-£117k

From Starting Well to Living Well and Aging Well, we’re working to deliver a comprehensive public health offer across Somerset. Apply for this job

Somerset Council

Assistant Chief Fire Officer

£121,180 rising to £134,644 plus benefits and provided car

Premium jobReporting directly to the Chief Fire Officer to support and advise the Fire Authority Apply for this job

Nottinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service