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BUSINESS
First ever council solar bond launched
By William Eichler | 25 February 2016
Swindon BC has launched the UK’s first ever council solar bond.
FINANCE
Leese attacks mayoral candidates and rules himself out
By Dan Peters | 24 February 2016
Sir Richard Leese has launched an astonishing broadside at those vying to become Greater Manchest...
LOCAL DEMOCRACY
Devo could threaten localism, warns RSA
By Sam Clayden | 10 February 2016
Devolution to city regions and counties could suppress localism, a think-tank has warned.
LOCAL DEMOCRACY
Holyrood going 'direct to chief executives'
By Sam Clayden | 08 February 2016
Holyrood is going straight to chief executives to discuss the terms of the finance settlement, ac...
WHITEHALL
Dawes: Elected mayors will make a difference
By Sam Clayden | 03 February 2016
The Department for Communities and Local Government's permanent secretary has said the reason Whi...
FINANCE
Missing in action
03 February 2016
Norfolk CC and Breckland DC member Denis Crawford hit the headlines last week.
WHITEHALL
Government fracking plan an 'attack on democracy'
By Jamie Hailstone | 03 February 2016
Campaigners have criticised reports that the Government plans to take the right to decide frackin...
FINANCE
Jobseekers 'must not pay council tax'
By Dan Peters | 03 February 2016
Asking people on jobseekers’ allowance to pay council tax is unfair, the Department for Communiti...
WHITEHALL
Devolution split emerges in North Midlands
By Dan Peters | 02 February 2016
A split has emerged in Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire over how quickly powers should be devolved ...
LOCAL DEMOCRACY
Clark: DCLG will be devo partner not promulgator
By Sam Clayden | 26 January 2016
As the sector moves towards a world of greater local powers, the Department for Communities and L...
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- Election watchdog 'not consulted' before shadow poll cancellation
- Worcestershire reorganisation row erupts
- Medway talks with ministry over finances
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Engineering Team Manager (Highways Assets)
Special A, SCP 42-45, £55,224 - £58,605 pa
You will be responsible for the Councils asset management system, and ensuring all data is valid and current. Apply for this job
Communities Locality Lead
£53,051 - £57,372 per annum
We’re looking for an inspiring, community‑focused leader to join our Localities Service as the Communities team Locality Lead for Selby & Ainsty. Apply for this job
Director of Place
£125k plus Distant Islands Allowance
This is a key strategic role in supporting the economic success of our islands Apply for this job
- Election watchdog 'not consulted' before shadow poll cancellation
- Worcestershire reorganisation row erupts
- Medway talks with ministry over finances
- Labour Conference: McMahon will 'come back stronger' on LGR
- Downgrading councils who use illegal children's homes holds sector to 'unattainable standard'
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