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COUNCILLORS
The case for the defence
By Colin Copus | 09 February 2022
Colin Copus says councillors have long been the target for negative and unfair views about the jo...
DEVOLUTION
Still no fiscal fix
By Heather Jameson | 09 February 2022
What is missing from the Levelling Up White Paper, can its targets can be met and how does the Go...
COUNCILLORS
EXCLUSIVE: Caller called in for Northumberland review
By Heather Jameson | 08 February 2022
Local government expert Max Caller has been called in to carry out a corporate governance review ...
WHITEHALL
New accountability body 'stops short' of Audit Commission reinvention
By Heather Jameson | 08 February 2022
Plans for a body to oversee the accountability of local government stop just short of re-inventin...
FINANCE
Croydon agrees to financial action plan
By Martin Ford | 07 February 2022
Croydon LBC has agreed an overhaul of its financial management in response to failings over a £67...
WHITEHALL
Hillier rages over 'chronic' lack of funding
By Mark Conrad | 31 January 2022
A ‘chronic’ lack of funding for council services amid soaring demand means many communities face ...
SOLACE
Leading with a purpose
By Heather Jameson | 26 January 2022
Mark Rogers is the new chief executive of the Leadership Centre. He says it is perfectly placed t...
WHITEHALL
Towards a more viable localism
By Dr Patrick Diamond | 26 January 2022
Making English localism succeed needs a reform agenda for the whole of Government, says Dr Patric...
AUDIT
Minister 'minded' to intervene at Sandwell Council
By Laura Sharman | 19 January 2022
The Government is considering sending in commissions into Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council d...
GOVERNANCE
The truth will set you free
By Tim Willis | 19 January 2022
Tim Willis says his hope is that at least most of the time we can stop being prisoners of the tru...
Corporate Director of Children’s Services
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You will be joining a council that is fully committed to improvement and where delivering the best start in life for children and young people Apply for this job
Fire Safety Lead
£53,051- £57,372 per annum
Working closely with a broader compliance team, you will lead on the management and assurance of fire safety across the Council's estate. Apply for this job
Quantity Surveyor
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Corporate Director of Children’s Services
Competitive Salary
You will be joining a council that is fully committed to improvement and where delivering the best start in life for children and young people Apply for this job
Fire Safety Lead
£53,051- £57,372 per annum
Working closely with a broader compliance team, you will lead on the management and assurance of fire safety across the Council's estate. Apply for this job
Quantity Surveyor
£40,444 - £43,149 per annum + £4,370.75 Market supplement reviewed annually
Working within both the Major Works & Assets teams Apply for this job
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