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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

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...

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...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Venturing towards a prosperous future

By Sir Merrick Cockell | 22 March 2016

The joint venture between the Greater Manchester Pension Fund and the London Pensions Fund Author...

FINANCE

Has Osborne missed the point?

By Sir Richard Leese | 22 March 2016

Sir Richard Leese argues the chancellor has failed to recognise fundamental demands on devolution.

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 ...

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Chief Executive

up to £165,000

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Ebbsfleet Development Corporation

Assistant Director Strategy & Community Regeneration

£100,592 - £106,591 per annum

Premium jobNewcastle is a city fast gaining a reputation for its innovation and progress. Apply for this job

Newcastle City Council

Service Manager – Commercial Development

Up to £57,800 plus relocation package up to £8,000

We have two exciting opportunities to join our forward-thinking team. Apply for this job

Ashfield District Council