ECONOMIC GROWTH

Osborne rejects economists call for 'plan B'

By Jonathan Werran | 06 June 2011

George Osborne has rejected the call from a group of economists and academics to adopt a ‘plan B’...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Blackpool pulls out of city status bid

By Jonathan Werran | 06 June 2011

Blackpool Council has withdrawn its application for city status just before last Friday’s deadline.

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Birmingham strike ballot starts over pay and conditions

By Jonathan Werran | 03 June 2011

Nearly 10,000 Birmingham City Council staff began voting yesterday on a strike ballot over change...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

HCA invest in Blackpool eco-town

By Luke Barras-Hill | 03 June 2011

The Homes and Communities Agency (HCA) has invested £3.7 million to create more green homes near ...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Businesses give approval to Liverpool's second BID

By Laura Sharman | 03 June 2011

Businesses in Liverpool’s commercial district have voted in favour of the area gaining Business I...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

New Commission will generate 'radical ideas' for local government

By Laura Sharman | 03 June 2011

A new Commission will aim to develop new ways of thinking on localism and devolution of power to ...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Kent at the crossroads

By Paul Carter | 01 June 2011

Localist funding initiatives can pave the way for faster and cheaper ways of delivering vital inf...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Minister is sold on Tesco plan to revamp Kirkby's centre

01 June 2011

Kirkby is set to benefit from a £200m regeneration scheme led by Tesco, after Eric Pickles gave h...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

City group calls for rapid merger of local budgets

01 June 2011

Ministers should stop experimenting with watered-down forms of the Total Place agenda and quickly...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

HBF: Government must 'stand firm' on pro-growth commitment

By Laura Sharman | 31 May 2011

The Government must stand firm on its commitment to pro-growth if it is to address the country's ...

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frederica-diamanta

Principal Lawyer - Contracts & Procurement

£61,980 - £65,478

Ready for your next challenge? Join a role offering real impact, variety, and leadership. Apply for this job

Royal Borough of Greenwich

Head of Service Traffic and Projects

£76,665 to £79,812

We are seeking a dynamic and highly qualified individual to lead our Traffic, Projects and Design & Construction division. Apply for this job

London Borough of Waltham Forest

Service Director, Housing

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Swindon Borough Council is forging an exciting future. Apply for this job

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