LOCAL DEMOCRACY

Counties hit back at districts choosing their own devo path

By Sam Clayden | 15 March 2016

Two county councils have hit back after their attempts to broker devolution deals have been stymi...

FINANCE

Nowhere to hide

By Mark Whitehead | 08 March 2016

Cybercrime is an increasing threat to local authorities. All the more reason to be prepared, says...

HEALTH

NHS rate relief demands 'unfounded'

By MJ reporter | 01 March 2016

Applications for mandatory business rate relief from NHS trusts claiming they are charities are ‘...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Whitehall challenged over 'unlawful' pensions scheme

By Dan Peters | 01 March 2016

A judicial review could be launched against Whitehall plans to encourage Local Government Pension...

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

Jailing of Rotherham gang is 'turning point'

By Dan Peters | 26 February 2016

The leader of Rotherham MBC has described the jailing of a gang who groomed, raped and abused tee...

WHITEHALL

Council offers 'courtroom' on its premises

By Jamie Hailstone | 23 February 2016

Northumberland Council has offered the use of its buildings for court hearings after the closure ...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Government 'should go further' on pooling pensions

By Dan Peters | 19 February 2016

Two or three infrastructure local government pension scheme (LGPS) super pools would boost jobs a...

FINANCE

Unison are debating 'no-cuts budgets'

By Sam Clayden | 16 February 2016

A local government union has denied backing no-cuts budgets despite its members voting to use res...

FINANCE

Ombudsman warning after Essex CC found at fault

By Dan Peters | 11 February 2016

Financial abuse of vulnerable people can have a major impact on whole families if social workers ...

HEALTH

Look to the future

By Dean Wanless | 10 February 2016

Dean Wanless examines how council data sharing is supporting innovative work on health and social...

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frederica-diamanta

Service Manager - Care Services WMF2014e

£63,830 - £66,642

Would you be interested in a role where you have the opportunity to lead and drive Service improvements Apply for this job

Westmorland and Furness Council

Highways Capital Delivery Manager

£50,788 - £52,805

To be responsible for the implementation of Welsh Government’s Renewal and Upgrade programme. Apply for this job

South Wales Trunk Road Agent

Chief Innovation and Commercial Officer

£113,434 - £127,225 per annum

Join a values-driven council where people come first — and your potential has no limits. Apply for this job

Cumberland Council