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ECONOMIC GROWTH

Olympics minister casts doubts on London's readiness for Games

By Nick Appleyard | 26 July 2011

The Olympics minister is concerned London could struggle with the number of visitors and athletes...

FINANCE

Questions raised over Pickles' business rates plans

By Mark Conrad | 22 July 2011

As Eric Pickles unveils plans to localise the business rate, questions are raised over future win...

FINANCE

Second plea for no-change to infrastructure levy

By James Evison | 22 July 2011

A second plea for the Government to protect the community infrastructure levy (CIL) has been made...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Tear down barriers for free play, Assembly urges mayor

By Luke Barras-Hill | 22 July 2011

The London Assembly has called on mayor Boris Johnson to oppose blanket charging of children’s pl...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Big Society a cover for cuts?

21 July 2011

In a new report on the Big Society, the New Local Government Network takes a step back from the p...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Becoming a Big Society vanguard

21 July 2011

A ‘vanguard’ Big Society authority, Sutton has a strategy to encourage more community involvemen...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Commission launches 10-year growth plan for north of England

By Jonathan Werran | 21 July 2011

A new commission aiming to set out a ten-year economic growth strategy for the north of England h...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Enfield unveils plans for green development

By Laura Sharman | 19 July 2011

Plans have been unveiled for one of the largest green developments in the UK by Enfield Council.

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...

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frederica-diamanta

Head of Democratic Services, Elections & Monitoring Officer

Grade 12 £67,236 – £71,223 plus £3000pa Statutory Officer Allowance

Premium jobWe are looking for an accomplished and proactive leader for our vacant post of Head of Democratic Services & Elections Apply for this job

Harborough District Council

Executive Director of Resources & Governance (S151 Officer)

Up to £146,245

Together, we lead. Together, we deliver. Together, we transform. Apply for this job

Basildon Borough Council

Executive Director of Homes, Communities & Environment

Up to £146,245

Together, we lead. Together, we deliver. Together, we transform. Apply for this job

Basildon Borough Council