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ECONOMIC GROWTH

£18bn could be unlocked by devolution says LGA

22 September 2015

Business leaders and town hall chiefs have been talking up the economic benefits of devolving pow...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Croydon gets green light for £1bn retail development

22 September 2015

The Government has given the green light to Croydon LBC’s plans to compulsory purchase the land r...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Districts call for economic development devolution

By Jamie Hailstone | 10 September 2015

Almost half (47%) of all borough councils want to see responsibility for economic development dev...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Push for premier powers

By Dan Peters | 18 August 2015

Dan Peters reports from Bolton MBC where he spoke to new chief executive, Paul Najsarek, on how h...

HEALTH

Shires rebel against one-size-fits-all CAs

By Dan Peters | 29 July 2015

A ‘growing number’ of councils want to join two types of combined authority, The MJ has learned.

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Essex CC calls for its own LEP

By Dominic Browne | 17 July 2015

Essex CC has called for the creation of its own local enterprise partnership (LEP) covering the c...

HEALTH

Cornwall devolution 'could provide blueprint'

By Dan Peters | 15 July 2015

Cornwall councillors have backed proposals to make an agreement with the Government to secure mor...

HEALTH

Sheffield 'open-minded' about elected mayors

By Dan Peters | 14 July 2015

Sheffield City Council’s chief executive has told The MJ he expects realpolitik to force the comb...

FINANCE

Calls for northern Devon combined authority rejected

By Dan Peters | 14 July 2015

Calls have been made for a combined authority covering northern Devon.

ECONOMIC GROWTH

LEPs hindered by 'lack of staff and clear focus'

By Laura Sharman | 13 July 2015

The role Local Enterprise Partnerships (LEPs) can play in devolution and promoting economic growt...

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Principal Lawyer - Children and Adults Safeguarding Team - Childrens Focus

£51,356 - £56,494

Do you want to make a difference to local people? Apply for this job

Kirklees Metropolitan Council

Director - Corporate Services

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Develop your career with a forward-thinking authority based in an attractive part of South Devon. Apply for this job

Teignbridge District Council

Chief Executive

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This is a rare opportunity to lead a council with both strength and ambition at a time of change. Apply for this job

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