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ECONOMIC GROWTH

Silent revolution?

By Helen Randall | 10 February 2016

Recent government initiatives are resulting in councils needing to take a fresh, calm look at how...

FINANCE

Councils 'punished' for low reserves

By Sam Clayden | 03 February 2016

Councils that keep reserves low are being ‘punished’ as the sector is told it must now use them t...

FINANCE

Sector faces £1.5bn bill for backdated NHS relief

By Dan Peters | 03 February 2016

Local government could be hit with a bill of up to £1.5bn after 60 NHS trusts suggested they migh...

FINANCE

We want our money back!

By Simon Goacher | 29 January 2016

Simon Goacher examines whether a legal challenge from councils over funding could force the Gover...

FINANCE

A matter for the courts?

By Thomas Bridge | 28 January 2016

Councils are poised to potentially mount legal challenges over the Government’s funding settlemen...

HEALTH

HEALTH MJ: High Court gives green light to Manchester NHS revamp

19 January 2016

Greater Manchester’s ambitious bid to reconfigure health and care services in the new devolved mo...

HUMAN RESOURCES

When it pays to know your rights

By Owen Willcox | 19 January 2016

Owen Willcox provides a guide for councillors to enable them to maintain proper conduct whether t...

FINANCE

IoW to challenge finance settlement

By Tom Bridge | 19 January 2016

A legal challenge could be launched by Isle of Wight Council over government funding cutbacks fol...

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

Demand to halt payments for school conversions

By Mark Whitehead | 19 January 2016

Councils should no longer be forced to pay for the cost of schools converting into academies, loc...

BUSINESS

Councils bid for school powers return

By Dan Peters | 15 January 2016

Councils must remain at the heart of school place planning, the Local Government Association (LGA...

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

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