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LGA to fight axing of £172m welfare grant

By MJ Correspondent | 29 January 2014

The Local Government Association (LGA) is ‘lobbying very strongly’ over the ending of the £172m l...

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MJ launches campaign for more financial freedoms

By MJ reporter | 29 January 2014

The MJ has launched a campaign, calling on the Government to give councils more financial freedoms.

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Hopes that ad deal will boost council funds

By Jamie Hailstone | 29 January 2014

Liverpool City Council is pushing forward with plans to sell advertising space on its buildings.

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Council shoots for Robin Hood project by imposing funding deadline

By Jamie Hailstone | 29 January 2014

Nottinghamshire CC has given a contractor until the end of March to confirm funding is in place f...

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No 10 not heeding county's growth cry, claims CCN chair

By Jonathan Werran | 29 January 2014

Cllr David Hodge demands greater role for counties in growth agenda at inaugural meeting of the C...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Look out! CLIF

By Tom Stannard | 29 January 2014

Tom Stannard on the success of the Community Learning Innovation Fund (CLIF)in reaching adults wh...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Are shale gas benefits all they're fracked up to be?

By Paul Wheeler | 28 January 2014

Paul Wheeler makes the case for councils to embrace a growth industry, while Cllr Mike Jones sugg...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

London Councils demands 'clarity' on future welfare system

By Jonathan Werran | 28 January 2014

London Councils hits out at the ‘lack of clarity’ over future of how welfare support services are...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Ministers announce 'fastest' affordable new homes plan in 20 years

By Jonathan Werran | 27 January 2014

Ministers launch £23bn three-year affordable housebuilding programme to build 165,000 homes and s...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Capital's growth overshadows other UK cities

By Jonathan Werran | 27 January 2014

The economic gap between London and other cities has widened, the Centre for Cities annual health...

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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

Executive Director of Resources & Governance (S151 Officer)

Up to £146,245

Together, we lead. Together, we deliver. Together, we transform. Apply for this job

Basildon Borough Council

Executive Director of Homes, Communities & Environment

Up to £146,245

Together, we lead. Together, we deliver. Together, we transform. Apply for this job

Basildon Borough Council