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BUSINESS

The road less travelled

By Heather Jameson | 15 March 2016

As local government hits a crossroads, Heather Jameson talks to councillor David Hodge about the ...

LOCAL DEMOCRACY

Counties hit back at districts choosing their own devo path

By Sam Clayden | 15 March 2016

Two county councils have hit back after their attempts to broker devolution deals have been stymi...

WHITEHALL

Cardiff city deal announced

By Laura Sharman | 15 March 2016

A £1.2bn City Deal - expected to deliver 25,000 new jobs and unlock £4bn of private sector invest...

DEVOLUTION

Solent deal sealed despite county objection

By Sam Clayden | 15 March 2016

The Solent combined authority has been secured despite the leader of the Hampshire CC objecting t...

HEALTH

Future of devolution difficult to predict

By Andrew Walker | 15 March 2016

Andrew Walker, policy researcher for the Local Government Information Unit think-tank, looks at t...

BUSINESS

Fewer services for more council tax

By Paul Dossett | 14 March 2016

Head of local government at Grant Thornton UK, Paul Dossett, looks at what the sector can expect ...

WHITEHALL

Cumbria devolution deal unlikely after stand-off

By Dan Peters | 14 March 2016

A devolution deal announcement for Cumbria in this week’s Budget looks unlikely after local leade...

REORGANISATION

Dorset to push ahead with unitary options

By Laura Sharman | 14 March 2016

The majority of councillors at Dorset CC have voted in favour of pushing ahead with a unitary cou...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Focus devolution on cities, Osborne urged

By Thomas Bridge | 11 March 2016

Devolution of powers must focus on cities if Britain is to improve its economic outlook, a think ...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

MPs deny councils power over Sunday trading hours

By Thomas Bridge | 10 March 2016

Ministers have rejected handing councils powers to determine Sunday trading hours, after fears of...

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Group Manager – Housing and Homelessness Services

£59,985 - £61,085 per annum

The Group Manager will have strategic management responsibility for all services delivered within the Housing Service. Apply for this job

Bridgend County Borough Council

Lead Compliance Surveyor WMF2227e

£56,883 - £59,198

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Westmorland and Furness Council

Workstream Project Lead - Team Barrow - WMF223

£56,883 - £59,198

‘Team Barrow’ is a dynamic partnership between Westmorland & Furness Council, central Government and BAE Systems. Apply for this job

Westmorland and Furness Council

frederica-diamanta

Group Manager – Housing and Homelessness Services

£59,985 - £61,085 per annum

The Group Manager will have strategic management responsibility for all services delivered within the Housing Service. Apply for this job

Bridgend County Borough Council

Lead Compliance Surveyor WMF2227e

£56,883 - £59,198

Cumbria is a great place to live and work with excellent schools, transport links and outdoor pursuits. Apply for this job

Westmorland and Furness Council

Workstream Project Lead - Team Barrow - WMF223

£56,883 - £59,198

‘Team Barrow’ is a dynamic partnership between Westmorland & Furness Council, central Government and BAE Systems. Apply for this job

Westmorland and Furness Council