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FINANCE

Closing the commissioning skills gap

By Alex Thomson | 19 September 2012

The latest report from think-tank Localis looks at providing the skills for councils to change ho...

FINANCE

The challenge for districts

By Michael Burton | 19 September 2012

District councils face their own unique challenges in the next 12 months from council tax benefit...

WHITEHALL

The battle for patronage

By Jonathan Werran | 19 September 2012

Questions over how Government appoints to senior public roles took on renewed urgency last week, ...

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

The unrepresentative make-up of the boards of trustees

By Stephen Bubb | 12 September 2012

Sir Stephen Bubb says the third sector has long been aware of the unrepresentative make-up of its...

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

The need for action on social care

By Stephen Bubb | 12 September 2012

Social care has always been the poor sister to health,according to Sir Stephen Bubb.

FINANCE

The use of social media for the private sector

By Mike Suarez | 12 September 2012

Mike Suarez looks at the benefits for the private sector in the use of social media.

BUSINESS

A challenge to local government

By Mike Mousdale | 12 September 2012

The effects of the Localism Act on service provision are far-reaching, claim Helen Randall and Mi...

WHITEHALL

The weight of evidence

By Jonathan Breckon | 12 September 2012

Councils need robust research and analysis,to help make the important decisions for local communi...

FINANCE

Who's budget is it anyway?

By Chris Game | 12 September 2012

Our elected mayors still face major constraints on their powers – especially when it comes to fin...

ENVIRONMENT

On the cold front

By Nick Appleyard | 12 September 2012

Nick Appleyard considers how well highways departments are prepared for the approaching winter.

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Director of People

£108,697 - £117,998

As a leader at Lancashire County Council, you’ll join an authority with real scale, courageous ambition and deep pride in place. Apply for this job

Lancashire County Council

Director of Strategy and Transformation

£108,697 - £117,998

As a leader at Lancashire County Council, you’ll join an authority with real scale, courageous ambition and deep pride in place. Apply for this job

Lancashire County Council

Highway Design and Construction Manager

Grade N, scp50 £62,443 to scp53 £65,663 per annum, plus essential car user allowance

We embrace AI to enhance our operations and to innovate our services. Apply for this job

Bolton Council

frederica-diamanta

Director of People

£108,697 - £117,998

As a leader at Lancashire County Council, you’ll join an authority with real scale, courageous ambition and deep pride in place. Apply for this job

Lancashire County Council

Director of Strategy and Transformation

£108,697 - £117,998

As a leader at Lancashire County Council, you’ll join an authority with real scale, courageous ambition and deep pride in place. Apply for this job

Lancashire County Council

Highway Design and Construction Manager

Grade N, scp50 £62,443 to scp53 £65,663 per annum, plus essential car user allowance

We embrace AI to enhance our operations and to innovate our services. Apply for this job

Bolton Council