ECONOMIC GROWTH

Hardman softens over combined authority idea

By Dan Peters | 27 January 2015

The leader of Worcestershire CC has reversed his scepticism about forming a combined authority co...

WHITEHALL

'Devo Min'

By Jim Graham | 26 January 2015

Jim Graham takes a trip to the future and reveals how the local government scene is faring as the...

WHITEHALL

Best laid schemes

By Jonathan Werran | 26 January 2015

Last week the Government laid out the draft Scotland Bill promising greater control of tax and sp...

FINANCE

Trust counties with new core settlement

By Cllr David Hodge | 26 January 2015

Chair of the County Councils Network Cllr David Hodge restates case for a review of rural funding...

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Council chiefs cry fiscal freedom in wake of draft Scotland Bill

By Jonathan Werran | 22 January 2015

English council chiefs have responded to publication of the draft Scotland Bill by restating thei...

WHITEHALL

Hague: Barnett funding vow 'trumps all other considerations'

By Jonathan Werran | 21 January 2015

The Barnett funding formula for allocating public spending among the nations of the UK to remain ...

FINANCE

'Don't write off poll tax debts' authorities warned

By MJ reporter | 20 January 2015

Local authority chiefs have warned that Scottish Government plans to write-off ‘poll tax’ debts c...

FINANCE

Cities central

By Jonathan Werran | 19 January 2015

Research issued this week by the Centre for Cities think- tank shows the UK remains split into tw...

WHITEHALL

Housden to step down from Scottish Government

By Heather Jameson | 15 January 2015

Permanent secretary to the Scottish Government, Sir Peter Housden, has announced he will leave of...

WHITEHALL

Elected mayors ideal to top combined authorities

By Colin Copus | 15 January 2015

Professor of local politics at De Montfort University, Colin Copus, admits that directly-elected ...

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Director of Family Help and Safeguarding

£105,836 - £121,235

Brighter Futures for Children is looking for a visionary leader to drive transformation and improvement in children's services at a pivotal time. Apply for this job

Reading Borough Council

Head of Highways Operations

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Premium jobSomerset offers a unique blend of natural beauty, rich history and vibrant community life. Apply for this job

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Head of Operational Services

£73,051 to £75,342

Are you ready to shape the future of a thriving district? Apply for this job

South Derbyshire District Council