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FINANCE

DCLG squeeze sparks fears of £16.5bn cut for councils

By Michael Burton | 10 November 2015

Fears that local government is set to be a major loser in the forthcoming Spending Review after c...

BUSINESS

Enterprise zone numbers set to increase

By Sam Clayden | 10 November 2015

The Government is to announce the increase in the number of enterprise zones from 24 to around 40...

FINANCE

Osborne to announce 30% departmental cuts

By Laura Sharman | 09 November 2015

Four government departments, including the Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG)...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

How about looking at the things that also matter?

By Heather Jameson | 03 November 2015

Reflecting on a groundbreaking report, Heather Jameson explains why economic growth shouldn't nec...

FINANCE

Financial fear for councils after reserves revelations

By Sam Clayden | 03 November 2015

Several councils are being forced to use their general reserves as a knee-jerk reaction to fundin...

WHITEHALL

Praise for Wirral's docklands regeneration boost

03 November 2015

A new fund to boost the regeneration of Wirral’s docklands has been praised by Northern Powerhous...

FINANCE

Go figure

By Chris Naylor | 30 October 2015

Chris Naylor, chief executive of Barking and Dagenham LBC, explains how strategic management of i...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

In harmony over housing

By Sarah Lines | 30 October 2015

Sarah Lines explores how close ties between councils and housing associations can boost local app...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Looking deeper at local government

By Alex Thomson | 30 October 2015

Alex Thomson goes beyond commonly held misconceptions about councils to explore their role in boo...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Council petition to act on outdated funding formulas

30 October 2015

Harrow LBC plans to deliver a petition to Downing Street calling on the Government to take action...

frederica-diamanta

Director of People

£108,697 - £117,998

As a leader at Lancashire County Council, you’ll join an authority with real scale, courageous ambition and deep pride in place. Apply for this job

Lancashire County Council

Director of Strategy and Transformation

£108,697 - £117,998

As a leader at Lancashire County Council, you’ll join an authority with real scale, courageous ambition and deep pride in place. Apply for this job

Lancashire County Council

Highway Design and Construction Manager

Grade N, scp50 £62,443 to scp53 £65,663 per annum, plus essential car user allowance

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frederica-diamanta

Director of People

£108,697 - £117,998

As a leader at Lancashire County Council, you’ll join an authority with real scale, courageous ambition and deep pride in place. Apply for this job

Lancashire County Council

Director of Strategy and Transformation

£108,697 - £117,998

As a leader at Lancashire County Council, you’ll join an authority with real scale, courageous ambition and deep pride in place. Apply for this job

Lancashire County Council

Highway Design and Construction Manager

Grade N, scp50 £62,443 to scp53 £65,663 per annum, plus essential car user allowance

We embrace AI to enhance our operations and to innovate our services. Apply for this job

Bolton Council