FINANCE

'Inadequate' regional growth fund needs cash boost

By Jonathan Werran | 15 July 2011

The Government’s local economic growth strategy has been branded ‘inadequate’.

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Watchdog blasts CIL diversion as 'desperate move' for public services

By Luke Barras-Hill | 15 July 2011

Widening the community infrastructure levy (CIL) to alleviate financial pressures on public secto...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Affordable Homes Programme exceeds target, say ministers

By Jonathan Werran | 15 July 2011

Ministers announce original Affordable Homes Programme targets set to be surpassed, with 170,000 ...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

£2.4m business growth planned for South Scotland

By Luke Barras-Hill | 13 July 2011

Southern Scotland is set to benefit from increased business expansion and investment.

FINANCE

Resource review should reward pro-growth cities, report argues

By Jonathan Werran | 13 July 2011

Cities should keep between 40% and 60% of future business rates a think tank has recommended.

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Can localism survive national infrastructure projects?

12 July 2011

Alan Goodrum and Cllr Martin Tett wonder how far localism should impact on national infrastructur...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Nottingham CC rejects elected mayor vote as 'costly gamble'

By Jonathan Werran | 12 July 2011

Nottingham City Council has voted to oppose government plans to hold a referendum for an elected ...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Statisticians in call to measure councils' job cuts

By Jonathan Werran | 08 July 2011

ONS report states impact of council job losses should be monitored.

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Low-skilled jobs moving out of city centres

By Jonathan Werran | 06 July 2011

Jobs for low-skilled workers are gradually moving out of city-centres, a report by Centre for Cit...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Just how local can you get?

05 July 2011

With town and parish councils keen to play a more important role, Ceri Harrison explains how Ches...

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frederica-diamanta

Director of Planning and Economy

£104,464 (plus generous pension and benefits)

Southend-on-Sea is one of the UK’s newest cities, and this is a fascinating time to join us as we shape our future. Apply for this job

Southend-on-Sea City Council

Director of Public Protection and Integrated Enforcement

£Competitive

Tower Hamlets is the fastest growing and most densely populated local authority in the UK. Apply for this job

Tower Hamlets London Borough Council

Chief Executive Officer - Housing Delivery Shared Service

£123,983 - £138,786 per annum (37 hours per week)

Blackpool is Changing for the Better, Can You Lead Delivery of the Next Chapter? Apply for this job

Blackpool Coastal Housing