ECONOMIC GROWTH

North-south growth divide becoming entrenched, think-tank warns

By Jonathan Werran | 19 January 2015

The economic gap between the south of England and the rest of the country has widened in the last...

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

Trade unions warn of funding crisis

By Jamie Hailstone | 16 January 2015

Council services in England are under threat from a growing funding crisis, trade union leaders h...

FINANCE

We don't boost the private sector by decimating the public sector

By Mayor Joe Anderson | 15 January 2015

Government hopes of creating a Northern Powerhouse economy will stall because of an illogical fai...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

'Logjam' Solihull blamed for combined authority delay

By Dan Peters | 15 January 2015

Solihull MBC’s leader has hit back at criticism, insisting his council is ‘actively involved’ in ...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

The light's not fantastic

13 January 2015

As far as Diary is concerned, it’s better never than late as far as Christmas is concerned.

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Councils urged to join Sheffield CA

By Dan Peters | 13 January 2015

Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire CCs are being urged to claim a seat on the Sheffield city region c...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Hampshire Community Bank project goes ahead

By Dan Peters | 13 January 2015

Backers of what is hoped will be the first community bank of its kind in the country believe the ...

CORE CITIES

West Yorkshire still waiting for devolution Christmas present

By Dan Peters | 13 January 2015

West Yorkshire and the Leeds city region are still waiting for a devolution deal that had been ex...

FINANCE

Striking the best deal for councils in 2015

By Cllr David Sparks | 12 January 2015

Chair of the Local Government Association, Cllr David Sparks, sets out Smith Square's lobbying go...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

The mayor the merrier?

By Dan Peters | 12 January 2015

Dan Peters talks to leading local government figures to assess whether directly-elected mayors ar...

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frederica-diamanta

Strategic Director, Finance and Resources (S.151 Officer)

£110,799 - £120,706

Blackburn with Darwen is a distinctive, welcoming and vibrant borough with a strong identity and a genuine buzz about the place. Apply for this job

Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council

Principal Lawyer (Adult Social Care)

£55,036 - £58,879

Are you an experienced Adult Social Care Lawyer looking to expand your skill Apply for this job

West Northamptonshire Council

Fire Safety Surveyor

£66555 - £76077 per annum

Help protect residents and shape better standards across our borough.As a Fire Safety Surveyor, you'll use your technical expertise to help make homes Apply for this job

The Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea Council