ECONOMIC GROWTH

Shadowy figures

By John Stewart | 08 June 2011

Government plans to impose mayoral referendums have not been thought out properly, say George Jon...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Whitehall 'to leave no stone unturned' in selling surplus land

By Jonathan Werran | 08 June 2011

Whitehall departments will publish plans releasing thousands of acres of derelict buildings and u...

FINANCE

Sub-contracts have hit council wages says TUC

By Mark Conrad | 08 June 2011

Local government’s 1980s outsourcing programme played a significant role in increasing national i...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Crewe residents asked to vote again in governance review

By Jonathan Werran | 08 June 2011

Cheshire East councillors are asking residents of Crewe to vote for a second time to consider if ...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Croydon plans to introduce community infrastructure levy

By Laura Sharman | 07 June 2011

Croydon LBC could replace Section 106 agreements with a community infrastructure levy (CIL) charg...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Councils report 1,000 community asset transfers are underway

By Laura Sharman | 06 June 2011

Councils report 1,000 asset transfers already underway according to a survey of councils by the A...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Plugging the gaps

06 June 2011

With council budgets taking the strain , the role of social entrepreneurs is more important than ...

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Blackpool Council has withdrawn its application for city status just before last Friday’s deadline.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

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Assistant Director, Property and Facilities Services

£99,174

We are looking to appoint an outstanding Assistant Director of Property and Facilities Services. Apply for this job

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council

Head of Inclusion (Education)

£81,367 to £91,933

Bristol is a unique and modern city, with a rich history and tapestry of vibrant and diverse communities that make it a great place to live. Apply for this job

Bristol City Council

Head of Safeguarding (Children & Families)

£81,803

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Hertfordshire County Council

frederica-diamanta

Assistant Director, Property and Facilities Services

£99,174

We are looking to appoint an outstanding Assistant Director of Property and Facilities Services. Apply for this job

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council

Head of Inclusion (Education)

£81,367 to £91,933

Bristol is a unique and modern city, with a rich history and tapestry of vibrant and diverse communities that make it a great place to live. Apply for this job

Bristol City Council

Head of Safeguarding (Children & Families)

£81,803

This is a pivotal leadership role with a clear mission: to support, develop and drive forward our Family Safeguarding Apply for this job

Hertfordshire County Council