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ECONOMIC GROWTH

New minister hits back at 'downgrading' claims

By Jonathan Werran | 14 October 2013

Housing minister, Kris Hopkins, hits back at criticism that he lacks the political clout to deliv...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Cable: council tax and business rates not answer to local government finances

By Michael Burton | 11 October 2013

Business secretary warns SOLACE conference against simply handing existing revenue-raising power...

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IBM extends Smarter Cities programme

By Jamie Hailstone | 10 October 2013

Computing giant IBM has extended its Smarter Cities programme for another year.

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Briefing: Party conferences 2013

09 October 2013

The MJ analyses the implications for local government of the party conference season.

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Birmingham gives up equal pay fight

By MJ Correspondent | 09 October 2013

Birmingham City Council has given up its battle against paying out for 11,000 equal pay claims.

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Sigoma: Changes make NHB complex and uncertain

By MJ Correspondent | 08 October 2013

The Government's proposed pooling of the New Homes Bonus (NHB) makes the scheme ‘complex and unce...

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When the party's over

By Jonathan Carr-West | 08 October 2013

As the party conferences close for another year, Dr Jonathan Carr-West considers the growing dist...

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Report calls for lift on borrowing cap

By Laura Sharman | 08 October 2013

New measures are needed to enable London councils to build more homes for low-income families, a ...

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Salford chief executive announces departure

By Jamie Hailstone | 04 October 2013

Salford City Council’s chief executive Barbara Spicer is to leave the post after more than seven ...

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Residents back Wandsworth's savings plan

By MJ Correspondent | 04 October 2013

Wandsworth LBC has hailed a residents’ survey that found support for its savings plan.

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Strategic Director – Place-Based Services

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Stevenage Borough Council

Executive Director of Adult Care Services

£158,000

This is an exciting time to be joining Hertfordshire County Council. Apply for this job

Hertfordshire County Council

Assistant Director - People & Change

Up to £91,625 + generous pension

Cambridge is a city of global reputation and local pride – a place of ideas, innovation and inclusion. Apply for this job

Cambridge City Council