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War of words between local government unions and employers

By Jamie Hailstone | 19 February 2014

A war of words has broken out between trade unions and town hall chiefs over a new pay offer for ...

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Planning minister slams misuse of Article 4

By MJ Correspondent | 19 February 2014

Councils criticised for their ‘disproportionate’ use of Article 4 have hit back.

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LGA: Welfare grant axing undermines Government's partnership pledge

By MJ reporter | 19 February 2014

Councils have complained that the axing of welfare support funding is evidence of coalition backt...

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Fracking business rates offer 'not enough'

By MJ Correspondent | 19 February 2014

The offer to allow councils to collect 100% of the business rates from fracking projects is unlik...

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Squeezing public sector pay can't be done for too much longer

By Dan Corry | 19 February 2014

The recovery may have been a long time coming but is it certainly upon us now.

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Right to Buy stops councils building homes

By Paul Wheeler | 19 February 2014

For many with fond memories of the 1950s it is good news that many councils have announced their ...

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Turning the tide on the impact of flooding

By Mike Jones | 19 February 2014

Since the bad weather and floods began before Christmas, councils have been working round-the-clo...

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Newspaper helped us after the deluge

By Colin Law | 19 February 2014

The scenes of despair and devastation in the West Country and Thames Valley are a depressing remi...

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Grasping the digital age

By Heather Jameson | 18 February 2014

What technology will our cities need in the future? The MJ and Microsoft asked a round table how ...

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Naming Merseyside authority is a 'pig's breakfast'

By Heather Jameson | 18 February 2014

The Merseyside councils are making a ‘pig’s breakfast’ of choosing a name and leader for their co...

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frederica-diamanta

Head of Finance and Deputy s151 Officer

£77,153 - £88,545

We are looking for an experienced and strategic financial leader who can operate confidently in a complex, political and fast-changing environment. Apply for this job

Conwy County Borough Council

Chief Executive

£188,227

Cumberland is a special place Apply for this job

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Senior Lawyer (Adults) - 37 Hours

£55,437 to £58,525 includes a market supplement of £8,256 per year

Torbay is breathtaking, captivating, and welcoming... Apply for this job

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