FINANCE

Door is open for devolution deals, says Osborne

By Heather Jameson | 03 December 2014

The Chancellor of the Exchequer, George Osborne, told local government his door was ‘open’ for mo...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Further devolution deals fail to materialise

By Dan Peters | 03 December 2014

Chancellor George Osborne failed to announce any further devolution deals in today’s Autumn State...

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

Smith report prompts race for devolution

By Heather Jameson | 03 December 2014

‘English votes for English laws’ is less important than getting the right deal for communities, t...

BUSINESS

Authorities' top aim must be fiscal devolution

By Dan Peters | 03 December 2014

Council chief executives have told the Independent Commission on Local Government Finance that th...

DEVOLUTION

Wigan MP's fury over Devo Manc deal

By Dan Peters | 03 December 2014

A shadow minister has angrily criticised the Devo Manc deal struck between the predominantly Labo...

FINANCE

Ex-minister urges Whitehall to give councils control over property taxes

By Michael Burton | 02 December 2014

All local property-based taxes such as stamp duty and land tax should be retained by local author...

HEALTH

It's time for council leaders to step up to the plate

By Jim McMahon | 02 December 2014

It’s likely to be another tough week for local government leaders as the chancellor prepares to u...

FINANCE

Of trust and transformation

By Heather Jameson | 01 December 2014

After turning round Britain’s worst council – Rossendale – Carolyn Wilkins has taken on Oldham MB...

FINANCE

What does the Autumn Statement mean for cities?

By Andrew Carter | 01 December 2014

Andrew Carter suggests some of the brave next steps a chancellor should commit to in seeking to b...

FINANCE

Council chiefs in Autumn Statement devolution plea to Osborne

By Jonathan Werran | 01 December 2014

More than 100 top English council leaders have written to chancellor George Osborne warning the s...

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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