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ECONOMIC GROWTH

The benefits of localism

By Nathan Elvery | 20 February 2013

Nathan Elvery on how localism can be contrasted with regionalism and centralised government.

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Councils break B&B stay limit laws

20 February 2013

New figures show a third of councils have unlawfully housed homeless families in bed and breakfas...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Ofsted unveils new look regional team

By Michael Burton | 20 February 2013

Ofsted has poached key children's services experts from the local authority and education sectors...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Exclusive: Ofsted chief urges splitting DCS role

By Michael Burton | 14 February 2013

Ofsted chief Sir Michael Wilshaw calls on local authorities to split the post of director of chil...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Labour reports highlight community focus

14 February 2013

The Labour Party published two reports to coincide with the Labour local government conference la...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Budget cuts set to outweigh City Deal pledges

14 February 2013

The MJ understands council chiefs will be informed today that spending review budget cuts are lar...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

The phenomenon of more demand with less resources

By Paul O'Brien | 13 February 2013

A degree of demand management is needed within local government according to Paul O'Brien.

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Welfare dog hasn't barked... yet!

By John Healey | 13 February 2013

Housing benefit claimants are about to face huge changes. And John Healey has grave misgivings.

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Coastal towns set to split £16m grant

13 February 2013

Eric Pickles has announced support for twenty seaside projects to receive funds of £16m from the ...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

DCLG backs 'Innovative' libraries plan

13 February 2013

The Department for Communities and Local Government will provide half the funds for a £1.2m progr...

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Strategic Director – Place-Based Services

£Competitive

Stevenage is a town with bold ambitions. Apply for this job

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