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ECONOMIC GROWTH
Getting a better deal for high streets
By Brandon Lewis | 15 January 2014
Brandon Lewis MP applauds the councils helping to revitalise town centres, but believes that more...
FINANCE
How cashback scheme has helped us cope with council tax changes
By Ian Adams | 13 January 2014
Islington LBC, like many others, made clear its disagreement with the Government’s abolition of c...
CLIMATE CHANGE
Can local government learn to love fracking?
By Paul Wheeler | 13 January 2014
Paul Wheeler suggests local government should take advantage of shale gas exploration as a major ...
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...
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Director of Adult Social Care (DASS)
up to circa £114,000
An ambitious, innovative council where Adult Social Care is central to shaping the future of the borough. Apply for this job
Director of Education & Skills
up to circa £114,000
An ambitious, high-performing council where education, inclusion and skills are central to shaping the future of the borough. Apply for this job
Director of Prosperity and Investment
up to circa £114,000
An ambitious council delivering growth, regeneration and investment at scale. Apply for this job
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