FINANCE

Dale Farm evictions 'cost less than anticipated'

By Mark Conrad | 03 February 2012

Basildon DC spent £4.8m on the forced eviction of travellers from the Dale Farm site – less than ...

CLIMATE CHANGE

32 cities bid to host Green Investment Bank (GIB)

By Jonathan Werran | 02 February 2012

Some 32 bids have been sent by councils and businesses across the UK expressing interest in housi...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Target cash for apprenticeships 'in areas with biggest returns'

By Jonathan Werran | 01 February 2012

The Government would get better value for money from adult apprenticeships if funding was targete...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Benn calls for 'English deal' for all councils

By Jonathan Werran | 25 January 2012

Shadow communities secretary makes case for giving all English councils devolved powers to boost ...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Stepping forward in Surrey

By Heather Jameson | 18 January 2012

Heather Jameson speaks to leader of Surrey, David Hodge, and chief executive, David McNulty, abou...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Cities' leading role across Europe

By Bill Randall | 18 January 2012

Bill Randall reports from the recent Eurocities conference where delegates pledged to do all in t...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

BSI launches community standards

By Jonathan Werran | 18 January 2012

Standards institute gives guidance to improve social cohesion and inclusivity and strengthen loca...

FINANCE

Use of council pension schemes risks more PFI failure, MPs warn

By Jonathan Werran | 13 January 2012

Treasury Committee warns plans to use council pension pots as ‘back door’ way of funding infrastr...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Minister: local benefits 'will underpin' ESA reforms

By Mark Conrad | 13 January 2012

Lord Freud says local benefits system will underpin his contentious ESA reforms.

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Housing strategy is full of cracks

By Nick Raynsford | 13 January 2012

The Government's approach to housing is crumbling, claims Nick Raynsford.

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frederica-diamanta

Director of Family Help and Safeguarding

£105,836 - £121,235

Brighter Futures for Children is looking for a visionary leader to drive transformation and improvement in children's services at a pivotal time. Apply for this job

Reading Borough Council

Head of Highways Operations

Salary: £78,168 per annum

Premium jobSomerset offers a unique blend of natural beauty, rich history and vibrant community life. Apply for this job

Somerset Council

Head of Operational Services

£73,051 to £75,342

Are you ready to shape the future of a thriving district? Apply for this job

South Derbyshire District Council