FINANCE

A poor track record on shared services

By Heather Jameson | 23 August 2012

Heather Jameson looks at the problems outlined by the Commons Public Accounts committee on shared...

FINANCE

Private sector jobs outstrip losses in the public sector

By Michael Burton | 18 July 2012

Latest employment figures show public sector employment is at its lowest level since 2003, Michae...

FINANCE

What next for 2014/2015?

By Michael Burton | 18 July 2012

Michael Burton reports on the latest Yougov/Interserve poll of local authority chief executives.

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Facing the challenges ahead

By Cllr Gary Porter | 28 June 2012

The leaders of the LGA's political groups look at the tough times ahead for their councillors.

FINANCE

Lessons from the 'whole place' pilots

By Michael Burton | 28 June 2012

Michael Burton looks at feedback from two events organised by the CBI in Manchester and Essex, bo...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Our community spirit's key to facing the challenge ahead

By Gerald-Vernon Jackson | 28 June 2012

Gerald Vernon-Jackson is LGA Lib Dem group leader and leader of Portsmouth City Council.

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Flying the flag for councillors on the outside

By Cllr Marianne Overton | 28 June 2012

Cllr Marianne Overton is LGA Independent group leader, and a councillor for Lincolnshire CC and N...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Localism is the future for Labour

By Cllr David Sparks | 28 June 2012

Cllr David Sparks is LGA Labour group leader and leader of Dudley MBC.

ECONOMIC GROWTH

A tale of many competing cities

By Michael Burton | 25 April 2012

Michael Burton visited an investment event to look at the competition UK towns and cities face to...

FINANCE

Councils bear the brunt of public sector jobs cut

By Michael Burton | 25 April 2012

Local government represents almost three quarters of the total drop in the number of public secto...

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Assistant Director for Safeguarding

£108,258

Recognised for our innovation and investment, this is a fantastic opportunity to join our leadership team Apply for this job

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council

Director of Children’s Social Care and Early Help

Salary: £108,312 - £125,565

At Thurrock we take a whole council approach to improving the lives of our children and young people, placing them at the heart of all that we do Apply for this job

Thurrock Borough Council

Assistant Director Transformation

£97,426 - £108,074

We are seeking an outstanding strategic leader and solutions-focused expert to play a pivotal role at this key moment for North Yorkshire Apply for this job

North Yorkshire Council