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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Sandwell votes to join West Midlands Combined Authority

By Laura Sharman | 21 October 2015

Sandwell Council has voted in favour of joining the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA).

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Getting to know you

By Paul Lankester | 20 October 2015

Paul Lankester examines how the drive towards devolution deals has affected local partnerships.

BUSINESS

Empowering the rates reform

By Simon Danczuk | 20 October 2015

Simon Danczuk MP discusses why business rates reforms must go further amid fears of a 'race to th...

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

What's the big idea?

By Sir Richard Leese | 20 October 2015

Sir Richard Leese discusses the importance of getting beyond the 'big idea' of devolution to deli...

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Learning from Chicago

By Blair McPherson | 16 October 2015

With momentum building on devolution, Blair McPherson examines the US model and asks will Birming...

BUSINESS

Scottish councils to gain business rates powers

By Thomas Bridge | 16 October 2015

Scottish councils are to be given powers to cut business rates at the end of the month.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

What came first: Devolution or collaboration?

By Allen Graham | 14 October 2015

Allen Graham tries to answer the perennial question and finds a solution for local government par...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

The deal appeal

By Heather Jameson | 14 October 2015

The chancellor’s devolution of business rates to local government has galvanised the sector, but ...

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

How are we going to build our future?

By Claire Fox | 14 October 2015

Although there are rightful concerns about border controls and an influx in population, newly-dev...

BUSINESS

A devolution conundrum

By Ben Page | 14 October 2015

Ben Page analyses George Osborne's latest announcements on business rates and examines whether lo...

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frederica-diamanta

Head of Democratic Services, Elections & Monitoring Officer

Grade 12 £67,236 – £71,223 plus £3000pa Statutory Officer Allowance

Premium jobWe are looking for an accomplished and proactive leader for our vacant post of Head of Democratic Services & Elections Apply for this job

Harborough District Council

Strategic Director, Corporate Services

c£162,000 per annum, more for an exceptional candidate

Bradford is at an extraordinary moment of transformation Apply for this job

City of Bradford MDC

Director of Human Resources

£119,466 - £131,207

Bradford is at an extraordinary moment of transformation Apply for this job

City of Bradford MDC