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Pickles plans to simplify creation of new parish councils

By Heather Jameson | 30 October 2012

Communities and local government secretary Eric Pickles outlines plans to make it easier to set u...

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Clegg names City Deals shortlist

By Jonathan Werran | 30 October 2012

Ministers today named a further 20 English cities invited to bid for City Deal status – potential...

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GMB warns pension reforms at risk due to 'delays and confusion'

By Laura Sharman | 30 October 2012

The reform of local government pensions is at risk due to delays and confusion around the changes...

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Chancellor urged to balance cuts with economic growth

By Laura Sharman | 29 October 2012

According to a new report by CIPFA the Chancellor must look at ways to stimulate economic growth.

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Academics condemn regional pay proposals

By Tom Bridge | 29 October 2012

Regional pay proposals would heighten geographical inequalities, leading academics have warned.

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Council tax freeze: sector reaction

29 October 2012

Public finance experts and top politicians respond to extension of council tax freeze into third ...

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Exclusive: Biggest council energy-switch scheme to launch

By Dominic Browne | 26 October 2012

The largest council-led collective energy-switching scheme in the UK is set to be launched next m...

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LGA: councils need oversight powers over academies

By Thomas Bridge | 26 October 2012

Local authorities should retain powers to monitor academies if standards are to be maintained, co...

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Council pension pots could fund 300,000 new homes a year, report claims

By Laura Sharman | 26 October 2012

Local authority pension funds could help build 300,000 new homes every year, Future Homes Commiss...

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Now is not the time for reorganisation

By Heather Jameson | 25 October 2012

Every now and then, someone comes up with a cunning plan to reorganise local government into a si...

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frederica-diamanta

Social Care Team Manager

£57,770.00, Grade 13

As a Team Manager for Child Protection Chairs, LADO and FCRIO you will be responsible for leading internal practice improvement Apply for this job

Wakefield Council

Strategic Waste Manager

£51,356.00 - £54,495.00, Grade 12

Wakefield Council is looking for a contract manager with experience of managing PFI projects. Apply for this job

Wakefield Council

Head of Commissioning Support Unit

Up to £92,483

Shape the Backbone of Commissioning in Walsall Apply for this job

Walsall Council