WHITEHALL

Manchester leader condems BIS as barrier to devolution

By Dan Peters | 28 October 2014

The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) has come under fire from a leading advoc...

HEALTH

People power will force council behaviour change

By Simon Parker | 27 October 2014

We are going to need fewer public services and more services that empower the public to survive t...

FINANCE

The last throw of the dice

By Heather Jameson | 27 October 2014

As the Independent Commission on Local Government Finance publishes its interim report, chair of ...

DEVOLUTION

Reforms needed to save capital, report argues

By Dan Peters | 27 October 2014

Reforms are needed to stop the capital ‘falling victim to its own success,’ a report by the Centr...

DEVOLUTION

Wirral votes for devolution

By Heather Jameson | 24 October 2014

Wirral Council had voted to support a motion calling on the government to devolve more powers and...

FINANCE

Scenarios for long-term sustainability

By Paul Dossett | 22 October 2014

Local authorities are facing unprecedented challenges over the medium-term, but councils can be s...

WHITEHALL

Cabinet seat call for cities

By Dan Peters | 21 October 2014

The Government should consider giving cities a permanent seat at cabinet, a 12-month inquiry publ...

FINANCE

Decentralise, deliver

By Ross Henley | 20 October 2014

We can disagree on the future shape of local government or the composition of Parliament, but cou...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Safe as houses

By Jonathan Werran | 20 October 2014

Sir Michael Lyons’ independent review of housing for the Labour Party was launched last week with...

DCLG

Districts' devolution direction

By Sandra Dinneen | 20 October 2014

Devolution should be about place and make sense for communities and not be a tool to re-ignite a ...

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frederica-diamanta

Strategic Director, Finance and Resources (S.151 Officer)

£110,799 - £120,706

Blackburn with Darwen is a distinctive, welcoming and vibrant borough with a strong identity and a genuine buzz about the place. Apply for this job

Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council

Principal Lawyer (Adult Social Care)

£55,036 - £58,879

Are you an experienced Adult Social Care Lawyer looking to expand your skill Apply for this job

West Northamptonshire Council

Fire Safety Surveyor

£66555 - £76077 per annum

Help protect residents and shape better standards across our borough.As a Fire Safety Surveyor, you'll use your technical expertise to help make homes Apply for this job

The Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea Council