FINANCE

A first class economic journey

By Greg Clark | 06 April 2016

Writing exclusively for The MJ, Greg Clark explains why national GDP matters locally and how regi...

FINANCE

The hard work has just begun

By Tom Stannard | 01 April 2016

Tom Stannard considers devolution progress in Greater Manchester and says councils must still be ...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Are CAs a lost opportunity for growth?

By Rob Hann | 01 April 2016

Robb Hann considers whether the original intentions of combined authorities have become lost amid...

FINANCE

Reserves - not a pot to be plundered

By Alex Thomson | 01 April 2016

Alex Thomson explains why it is more important than ever for councils to resist widespread pressu...

FINANCE

The pressure has started

By Sean Nolan | 01 April 2016

As business rates retention edges closer, Sean Nolan outlines the challenge ahead as councils fac...

WHITEHALL

Betts warning over rates relief

By Sam Clayden | 31 March 2016

Councils will always be at the mercy of Whitehall without proper fiscal freedoms, a senior MP has...

FINANCE

Looking beyond Europe

By Janet Sillett | 30 March 2016

LGiU’s Janet Sillett argues a national disregard for councils in the EU referendum debate reflect...

FINANCE

Corbyn's council tax dilemma

By Jack Airey | 24 March 2016

Has Jeremy Corbyn dropped the ball on localism? Jack Airey says the Labour Party leader could do ...

FINANCE

Beware the Budget's kick in the coffers

By Heather Jameson | 22 March 2016

Heather Jameson says the business rates bombshell in Osborne's Budget will do nothing for devolut...

FINANCE

Word on the street

By Ben Page | 22 March 2016

Ipsos MORI's Ben Page examines Osborne's Budget announcements in light of public opinion on devol...

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frederica-diamanta

Director of Family Help and Safeguarding

£105,836 - £121,235

Brighter Futures for Children is looking for a visionary leader to drive transformation and improvement in children's services at a pivotal time. Apply for this job

Reading Borough Council

Head of Highways Operations

Salary: £78,168 per annum

Premium jobSomerset offers a unique blend of natural beauty, rich history and vibrant community life. Apply for this job

Somerset Council

Head of Operational Services

£73,051 to £75,342

Are you ready to shape the future of a thriving district? Apply for this job

South Derbyshire District Council