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ECONOMIC GROWTH
New minister hits back at 'downgrading' claims
By Jonathan Werran | 14 October 2013
Housing minister, Kris Hopkins, hits back at criticism that he lacks the political clout to deliv...
FINANCE
Labour: 450,000 in court since CTB reforms
By Jonathan Werran | 11 October 2013
War of words erupts after Labour reserach suggests 450,000 low-paid and vulnerable residents may ...
ECONOMIC GROWTH
Cable: council tax and business rates not answer to local government finances
By Michael Burton | 11 October 2013
Business secretary warns SOLACE conference against simply handing existing revenue-raising power...
FINANCE
Exclusive: Birmingham chief's call to cull statutory duties
By Heather Jameson | 10 October 2013
The Government needs to review statutory duties for councils, one of the country’s leading counci...
WHITEHALL
Reshuffle - DCLG changes in full
By Jonathan Werran | 10 October 2013
Update on ministerial changes at DCLG following this week's reshuffle - which includes new housin...
FINANCE
Briefing: Party conferences 2013
09 October 2013
The MJ analyses the implications for local government of the party conference season.
FINANCE
Coalition poised to 'gag' councils
By MJ reporter | 09 October 2013
Coalition plans to enshrine the Local Authority Publicity Code in law could give ministers the po...
FINANCE
Government's children's services policy criticised
By MJ Correspondent | 09 October 2013
The Government response to issues in the children’s services sector has been criticised.
FINANCE
Councils fight to halt hospital downgrades
By MJ Correspondent | 09 October 2013
Two London councils are hoping to win legal bids to halt the downgrade of their local hospitals.
FINANCE
Whitehall's 'closed shop' must be broken
By Michael Burton | 09 October 2013
Whitehall’s ‘closed shop’ over policy advice needs to be broken, a former Home Office minister ha...
Chief Officer Place
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Chief Officer for Inclusive Growth
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Chief Officer Place
£129,606
This role is responsible for supporting the Executive Director of Place... Apply for this job
Chief Officer for Inclusive Growth
Grade: Director Level 2
Premium jobHelp shape the future of Wigan Borough At Wigan Council, we believe that growth only matters when everyone has the opportunity to benefit from it. Apply for this job
Disability Home Improvement Service Manager
£71 181 - £74 802
We are looking for a proven leader with significant experience managing customer-focused housing, adaptation, or home improvement services. Apply for this job
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