ECONOMIC GROWTH

An enterprising future

07 April 2011

The UK’s first enterprise zone was set up in Swansea 30 years ago. Robin Smith looks at the lesso...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Taxpayers' Alliance adds its pennyworth to the pay debate

By Michael Burton | 05 April 2011

Two days after Will Hutton’s report into senior salaries the Taxpayers’ Alliance released its own...

FINANCE

The long arm of the law

By Heather Jameson | 05 April 2011

There are some remarkable similarities between local government and the police, Sir Hugh Orde exp...

WHITEHALL

Let's reflect on the bigger picture

By Phil Watson | 05 April 2011

Two-tier local government remains the ‘elephant in the room’ for councils looking for greater sav...

ENVIRONMENT

Carbon countdown for councils

By Nick Appleyard | 31 March 2011

Nick Appleyard suggests that co-operation on climate change initiatives will provide a severe tes...

FINANCE

In the eye of the storm

By Michael Burton | 31 March 2011

Huge cuts are hitting local government spending, but the new HR managers’ association president i...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Going for growth

By Dermott Calpin | 31 March 2011

Enterprise zones and fast-track planning for councils were a key part of last week’s Budget. Derm...

HEALTH

A tale of two White Papers

By Chris Waterman | 30 March 2011

The two recent White Papers, on education and health, appear to be contradictory when it comes to...

FINANCE

LGA warning over private pensions

19 August 2010

Ditching local government’s ‘gold-plated’ final salary pension scheme for cheaper, private sector...

WHITEHALL

Learning the major lessons from abroad

By John Stewart | 10 March 2010

For councillors and managers, the value of looking at local government in other countries lies in...

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frederica-diamanta

Senior Finance Manager

Grade 11, £55,994 to £61,321

Premium jobSheffield is a city on the rise, aiming to be the best place to live, work, and grow. Apply for this job

Sheffield City Council

Senior Lawyer

£52,584 - £55,620

You will join us at an exciting time as the Royal Borough continues with its ambitious regeneration and housing delivery programme. Apply for this job

Royal Borough of Greenwich

Head of Transport

£67,081 - £75,599 plus relocation support

Transport is one of the key pillars of our devolution deal and a key priority for us Apply for this job

York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority