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HIGHWAYS

London residents are underpaying for parking permits

By Joe Wills | 18 March 2020

Residential parking permits in London need to at least meet their own costs of operation, with an...

FINANCE

Budget 2020: Mayoral authorities win big in transport

By Dominic Browne | 11 March 2020

The Government has unveiled £4.2bn for urban transport as part of its spring budget giveaways.

HIGHWAYS

Budget 2020: £27bn for national roads and £2.5bn for potholes

By Chris Ames | 11 March 2020

Chancellor Rishi Sunak pledged an extra £2.5bn for local road maintenance in the Budget.

FINANCE

Essex challenges evidence base for Basildon unitary bid

By Martin Ford | 12 February 2020

Essex CC’s leader has questioned the benefits of Basildon BC’s pursuit of unitary status.

HIGHWAYS

Signs of danger

12 February 2020

It may not be the message that safety campaigns want to hear, but it sometimes pays to take road ...

BUSINESS

Kier takes on Birmingham highways contract as Amey departs

By Martin Ford | 05 February 2020

Kier is to take over highway services in Birmingham on an interim basis, bringing an end to the c...

FINANCE

Council pays compensation to Amey after High Court challenge

By Dominic Browne | 05 February 2020

West Sussex CC has paid £4m in compensation to Amey over a contested highways procurement process.

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Flat profits, but strong order book growth for Balfour Beatty

By Martin Ford | 12 December 2019

Construction giant Balfour Beatty is heading for flat profits growth but has expanded its order b...

BUSINESS

Amey environment and utilities businesses to 'go on sale'

By Chris Ames | 04 December 2019

Amey is putting its environment and waste and utilities businesses up for sale, according to repo...

BUSINESS

Infrastructure roll-out poses 'reputational risk' to Milton Keynes

By Martin Ford | 04 December 2019

Milton Keynes councillors have been told the authority faces financial and reputational risk over...

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Head of Democratic Services, Elections & Monitoring Officer

Grade 12 £67,236 – £71,223 plus £3000pa Statutory Officer Allowance

Premium jobWe are looking for an accomplished and proactive leader for our vacant post of Head of Democratic Services & Elections Apply for this job

Harborough District Council

Chief Executive

£188,227

Join us on our journey Apply for this job

Westmorland and Furness Council

Director, Local Government Reform and Devolution

Up to £150,612pa

Shape the Future of Essex Apply for this job

Essex County Council