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PLANNING

Councils to decide on infrastructure levy spending

By Martin Ford | 12 September 2022

Councils will have more freedom on spending funds from the infrastructure levy under a Government...

BUSINESS

Solace Wales: Chief's inflation warning

By Heather Jameson | 12 September 2022

Cash handed to businesses during the pandemic will be a complete waste of money if the same firms...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Birmingham has no alternative other than to declare a cost of living crisis

By Cllr Ian Ward | 12 September 2022

As Birmingham City Council declares a cost of living emergency, leader Ian Ward says the Prime Mi...

FINANCE

Suspended Croydon director quits

By Dan Peters | 12 September 2022

The suspended Croydon LBC director who had threatened the council with legal action has resigned,...

PLANNING

Simon Clarke's clarity of purpose may be just what is required

By Duncan Flynn | 12 September 2022

Duncan Flynn looks at the scale of the task facing the new secretary of state for levelling up Si...

FINANCE

Truss facing Tory pressure to boost funding

By Martin Ford | 07 September 2022

Conservative-led councils have piled the pressure on new Prime Minister Liz Truss to provide incr...

FINANCE

Ministers share 'significant concerns' over council's finances

By Martin Ford | 07 September 2022

The Government is expected to grant Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council a £20m capi...

FINANCE

Sector welcomes Sturgeon tourism tax moves

By Dan Peters | 07 September 2022

Local government figures have welcomed plans announced yesterday by Scottish First Minister Nicol...

FINANCE

Truss must put councils on a firm financial footing

By Heather Jameson | 06 September 2022

If the Government wants to measure councils' performance, then bring it on, says Heather Jameson....

WHITEHALL

EXCLUSIVE: Government floats traffic light ratings for sector

By Dan Peters | 06 September 2022

Controversial plans to introduce traffic light ratings for the sector could be revived – this tim...

frederica-diamanta

Director of People

£108,697 - £117,998

As a leader at Lancashire County Council, you’ll join an authority with real scale, courageous ambition and deep pride in place. Apply for this job

Lancashire County Council

Director of Strategy and Transformation

£108,697 - £117,998

As a leader at Lancashire County Council, you’ll join an authority with real scale, courageous ambition and deep pride in place. Apply for this job

Lancashire County Council

Highway Design and Construction Manager

Grade N, scp50 £62,443 to scp53 £65,663 per annum, plus essential car user allowance

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Bolton Council

frederica-diamanta

Director of People

£108,697 - £117,998

As a leader at Lancashire County Council, you’ll join an authority with real scale, courageous ambition and deep pride in place. Apply for this job

Lancashire County Council

Director of Strategy and Transformation

£108,697 - £117,998

As a leader at Lancashire County Council, you’ll join an authority with real scale, courageous ambition and deep pride in place. Apply for this job

Lancashire County Council

Highway Design and Construction Manager

Grade N, scp50 £62,443 to scp53 £65,663 per annum, plus essential car user allowance

We embrace AI to enhance our operations and to innovate our services. Apply for this job

Bolton Council