ECONOMIC GROWTH

We do it our way!

17 August 2011

Wokingham is tackling local issues by putting the community in charge of deciding priorities, exp...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Corporation blasts planning reforms as 'stemming city growth'

By Luke Barras-Hill | 16 August 2011

Allowing developers to transform commercial space in London’s square mile could threaten to local...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Planning permissions granted for UK's first Eco Town

By Jonathan Werran | 15 August 2011

Detailed planning permission for the largest zero carbon scheme in the country has been granted b...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Scottish councils urged to use post offices

By Jamie Hailstone | 12 August 2011

Councils in Scotland have been urged to use Post Office branches to deliver more services.

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Legal team courts success

By Mark Conrad | 09 August 2011

Hackney LBC’s legal services staff have just scooped The MJ’s Excellence in Legal Services Achiev...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

The sharing role in localism

09 August 2011

Steve Knights reports on the findings of The MJ/Steria survey into councils’ views on how shared ...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Morgan Sindall blames public sector cuts for profits slide

09 August 2011

Construction and regeneration group Morgan Sindall has blamed prolonged government spending cuts ...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Councils urged to secure institutional investment to build new homes

By Laura Sharman | 09 August 2011

Local authorities should accept private rented housing rather than affordable housing as part of ...

FINANCE

Public projects burdened by PFI interest payments

By Jonathan Werran | 08 August 2011

Around 700 public sector infrastructure projects are being burdened by higher borrowing from priv...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Reasons to be cheerful – local government reputation is improving

04 August 2011

A new poll shows that residents are more positive about their local council than they were at the...

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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