Michael O'Higgins describes how councils are coping with the tough financial climate.
Mark Bramah says despite the imminent end of the Audit Commission councils are keen to hang on to...
Ken Cole believes that improved procurement and better commissioning are the surest ways to secur...
Nine out of 10 councils are well prepared for their cuts and will balance their books, figures pu...
WS Atkins has backed a call from some of the country's largest companies for the Government to in...
In the words of the Bob Dylan song, The times, they are a changing, and many of the current chang...
Town halls are gearing themselves up for a future round of deep, multi-year budget cuts.
Public Accounts Committee slams methods used by DCLG to distribute £20.5bn in formula grant fundi...
Let's cut through the red tape of endless audits and data collection. says Hugh Doherty.
Nicola Carroll looks at MPs' recent report on the need for a national regeneration strategy.
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Blackburn with Darwen is a distinctive, welcoming and vibrant borough with a strong identity and a genuine buzz about the place. Apply for this job
Are you an experienced Adult Social Care Lawyer looking to expand your skill Apply for this job
Help protect residents and shape better standards across our borough.As a Fire Safety Surveyor, you'll use your technical expertise to help make homes Apply for this job