ECONOMIC GROWTH

Khan steps down as leader of Kirklees

By Heather Jameson | 11 January 2014

Chair of the Local Government Association and Kirklees Council leader Meboob Khan is to step down...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

PM tells councils to curb high-stakes gaming machines

By Jonathan Werran | 09 January 2014

David Cameron tells local authorities to make use of existing powers - ahead of Government review...

FINANCE

Whitehall is 'worst part' of being chief

By Jamie Hailstone | 09 January 2014

Working with central government is the worst thing about being a council chief executive, accordi...

FINANCE

Fall predicted in council tax collection rates

By MJ Correspondent | 09 January 2014

The financial impact on local authorities of falling council tax collection rates could be as muc...

FINANCE

Taylor pours water on DHP accusation

By MJ Correspondent | 09 January 2014

Councils have rejected an MP’s claim that they are holding on to money for discretionary housing ...

FINANCE

The year ahead for local government

By Heather Jameson | 08 January 2014

Forget the mince pies and all the Christmas trimmings, The MJ looks at what’s in store for local ...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Chief retires from NALC

By Heather Jameson | 07 January 2014

John Findlay, the chief executive of the National Association of Local Councils (NALC), has annou...

FINANCE

Pickles urged to allow naming and shaming of business rate debtors

By Jamie Hailstone | 07 January 2014

The leader of South Tyneside MBC wants local authorities to be allowed to name and shame companie...

FINANCE

Report: Cutting youth services will increase underage drinking

By MJ Correspondent | 07 January 2014

Councils must recognise that there is a tension between cutting youth services and reducing under...

FINANCE

Council to explore delivering national services locally

By MJ Correspondent | 07 January 2014

A council leader plans to lay down a ‘positive challenge’ to government at a meeting to discuss t...

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frederica-diamanta

Team Manager - Locality

£55,979.00, Grade 13

Wakefield Children’s Services have been rated by Ofsted as GOOD with outstanding leadership. Apply for this job

Wakefield Council

Executive Director – Adult Social Care, Health & Wellbeing

£131,208 (Hay 1)

Lead with Purpose. Build on Excellence. Shape the Future of Health and Wellbeing in Sefton. Apply for this job

Sefton Borough Council

Strategic Finance Business Partners (five roles)

up to £80k

Nottingham is a bold, vibrant, and exciting Core City at the heart of the UK, alive with potential and ambition. Apply for this job

Nottingham City Council