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Councils are coping says the Audit Commission chairman

By Michael O'Higgins | 23 November 2011

Michael O'Higgins describes how councils are coping with the tough financial climate.

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The future of performance management

By Mark Bramah | 22 November 2011

Mark Bramah says despite the imminent end of the Audit Commission councils are keen to hang on to...

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How procurement can help make savings

By Ken Cole | 22 November 2011

Ken Cole believes that improved procurement and better commissioning are the surest ways to secur...

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Praise for the frontline

By Heather Jameson | 18 November 2011

Nine out of 10 councils are well prepared for their cuts and will balance their books, figures pu...

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Atkins backs calls for UK investment

16 November 2011

WS Atkins has backed a call from some of the country's largest companies for the Government to in...

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Money Matters

By Alison Scott | 16 November 2011

In the words of the Bob Dylan song, The times, they are a changing, and many of the current chang...

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Councils meet austerity with 'frenzied' response

16 November 2011

Town halls are gearing themselves up for a future round of deep, multi-year budget cuts.

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MPs dub DCLG funding regime 'opaque'

By Jonathan Werran | 16 November 2011

Public Accounts Committee slams methods used by DCLG to distribute £20.5bn in formula grant fundi...

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Questions of accountability

By Hugh Doherty | 15 November 2011

Let's cut through the red tape of endless audits and data collection. says Hugh Doherty.

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The impact of cuts on regeneration

By Nicola Carroll | 15 November 2011

Nicola Carroll looks at MPs' recent report on the need for a national regeneration strategy.

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Strategic Director, Finance and Resources (S.151 Officer)

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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

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£55,036 - £58,879

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Fire Safety Surveyor

£66555 - £76077 per annum

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

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