ECONOMIC GROWTH

London's calling... for more affordable homes

By Sir Steve Bullock | 06 December 2011

Sir Steve Bullock looks at the Government's housing strategy and how it will affect London.

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Cash boost for councils in latest NHB funding

By Luke Barras-Hill | 02 December 2011

Local authorities are set to receive more than double the amount in New Homes Bonus payments for ...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Wakefield: "We need to bring in business, the private and the third sector"

By Keith Wakefield | 01 December 2011

Cllr Keith Wakefield, leader of Leeds City Council, talks about the reasons behind the setting up...

FINANCE

Autumn statement: council chiefs seek more control over investment

By Luke Barras-Hill | 30 November 2011

Sector leaders call on Government to ‘loosen its grip’ and let local authorities take key regener...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

TSA approves £1.3bn Chester merger

By Laura Sharman | 30 November 2011

Tenant Services Authority (TSA) approves £1.3bn merger between Chester & District Housing Trust a...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Clegg launches £1bn youth 'learning or earning' scheme

By Dominic Browne | 25 November 2011

Deputy prime minister Nick Clegg unveils a £1bn scheme to benefit up to 400,000 young people by 2...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Lessons from the past about governance

By John Stewart | 22 November 2011

George Jones and John Stewart look at how councils in the past dealt with issues like referenda a...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Youth unemployment breaches million mark

By Jonathan Werran | 16 November 2011

1.02 million 16 to 24 year olds - 21.9% - are unemployed, official figures show.

ECONOMIC GROWTH

How our theatre is boosting regeneration

By Colin Carmichael | 15 November 2011

The opening of the new Marlowe Theatre is at the heart of a major cultural regeneration project, ...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

How Oldham is reconnecting with residents

By Jim McMahon | 15 November 2011

Jim McMahon says Oldham's new administration has vowed to put an end to the divisiveness caused b...

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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