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ECONOMIC GROWTH

Setting council housing free

By John Healey | 27 January 2014

John Healey argues the Treasury must bite the bullet and allow state investment in social housing...

FINANCE

Fracking concerns must be properly addressed

By Jennifer Mein | 24 January 2014

It’s rare that a council has to make decisions about a new, potentially huge, and undoubtedly con...

FINANCE

DCLG warns against rushing towards further decentralisation

By MJ reporter | 23 January 2014

Any further decentralisation 'should not be rushed,’ according to the Department for Communities ...

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IFS: Council tax support cuts harm poorer workers

By Jonathan Werran | 23 January 2014

Some 80% of English local authorities passed on increased council tax charges to working-age hous...

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Homeless advice issued for London boroughs

By MJ Correspondent | 23 January 2014

New advice has been issued to London boroughs in a bid to ensure rents are not inflated by moving...

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Awards deadline looms for trailblazers

By MJ reporter | 23 January 2014

Is your service a trailblazer?

FINANCE

Labour leaders call for new deal for local government

By Michael Burton | 23 January 2014

Labour leaders have called for a new deal for English local government.

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

PbR schemes hinder the most vulnerable

By Jonathan Werran | 23 January 2014

Government fixation with payment-by-results (PbR) schemes is discriminating against social sector...

FINANCE

Key Cities manifesto launched

By Michael Burton | 22 January 2014

Deputy chair of the regional growth fund advisory panel Lord Shipley has launched the new Key Cit...

FINANCE

Pickles: Garden cities will not be foisted on councils

By MJ Correspondent | 22 January 2014

Communities secretary Eric Pickles has insisted that new cities will not be imposed on councils t...

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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