EDUCATION

What academy-related duties does a local authority still have?

By Peter Hill | 20 April 2015

Peter Hill summarises just what exactly local authorities are currently responsible for in terms ...

NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE

NAO hits back at critics

14 April 2015

National Audit Office (NAO) executive lead, Sue Higgins, has hit back at claims the organisation ...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Municipal enterprise

By Jack Airey | 13 April 2015

Local authorities should highlight their entrepreneurial flair to prove they are up to the task o...

FINANCE

The sector 'needs its own OBR'

By Michael Burton | 30 March 2015

Local government needs its own Office for Budget Responsibility to fill the gap left by the Audit...

FINANCE

MJ Future Forum 15: Bichard: NAO will become more important

By Dan Peters | 27 March 2015

The chair of the National Audit Office (NAO) has predicted the organisation will become increasin...

FINANCE

Policy evaluations under scrutiny

By Dan Peters | 24 March 2015

The Government has been criticised by a select committee over the amount of evaluation it carries...

WHITEHALL

Town halls 'need their own OBR'

By Heather Jameson | 24 March 2015

Local government needs its own version of the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) now the Audi...

WHITEHALL

Lies, damned lies, and manifestos

By Jonathan Breckon | 19 March 2015

Jonathan Breckon from Nesta explains why the Alliance for Useful Evidence has launched Manifesto ...

FINANCE

Going going gone!

By Melanie Carter | 17 March 2015

With the imminent demise of the Audit Commission after nearly 30 years as local government’s spen...

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

Disability funding under scrutiny

By Mark Whitehead | 03 February 2015

Local government leaders have called for a major change in the funding formula for people with le...

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frederica-diamanta

Director of Planning and Economy

£104,464 (plus generous pension and benefits)

Southend-on-Sea is one of the UK’s newest cities, and this is a fascinating time to join us as we shape our future. Apply for this job

Southend-on-Sea City Council

Director of Public Protection and Integrated Enforcement

£Competitive

Tower Hamlets is the fastest growing and most densely populated local authority in the UK. Apply for this job

Tower Hamlets London Borough Council

Chief Executive Officer - Housing Delivery Shared Service

£123,983 - £138,786 per annum (37 hours per week)

Blackpool is Changing for the Better, Can You Lead Delivery of the Next Chapter? Apply for this job

Blackpool Coastal Housing