FINANCE

The hard work has just begun

By Tom Stannard | 01 April 2016

Tom Stannard considers devolution progress in Greater Manchester and says councils must still be ...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Are CAs a lost opportunity for growth?

By Rob Hann | 01 April 2016

Robb Hann considers whether the original intentions of combined authorities have become lost amid...

FINANCE

Reserves - not a pot to be plundered

By Alex Thomson | 01 April 2016

Alex Thomson explains why it is more important than ever for councils to resist widespread pressu...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Districts making a difference

By Sandra Dinneen | 01 April 2016

Sandra Dinneen reports from the final session of this year's District Councils’ Network’s Staff D...

FINANCE

Weather the EU storm

By Andrew Burns | 01 April 2016

While council chief finance officers can't express a view on Brexit, Andrew Burns says they must ...

FINANCE

Widespread council take-up of social care precept

By Thomas Bridge | 31 March 2016

Almost 95% of eligible authorities are raising council tax to fund adult social care this year, a...

FINANCE

EXCLUSIVE: Chief backs steel plant nationalisation

By Thomas Bridge | 30 March 2016

The chief executive of Neath Port Talbot Council has backed nationalisation of Tata Steel’s plant...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Children of the revolution

By David Boyle | 24 March 2016

David Boyle explains how a largely unnoticed entrepreneurial revolution is sweeping the nation th...

FINANCE

The UK powerhouse

By Michael Burton | 22 March 2016

While the Budget predicted slower economic growth in the UK, international inward investment in t...

FINANCE

Beware the Budget's kick in the coffers

By Heather Jameson | 22 March 2016

Heather Jameson says the business rates bombshell in Osborne's Budget will do nothing for devolut...

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frederica-diamanta

Highways Capital Delivery Manager

£50,788 - £52,805

To be responsible for the implementation of Welsh Government’s Renewal and Upgrade programme. Apply for this job

South Wales Trunk Road Agent

Chief Innovation and Commercial Officer

£113,434 - £127,225 per annum

Join a values-driven council where people come first — and your potential has no limits. Apply for this job

Cumberland Council

Director - Governance

£76,134 – £88,571 (including car allowance)

As the Monitoring Officer you will work as part of the ‘Golden Triangle’ with the Head of Paid Service and s.151 officer Apply for this job

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