FINANCE

We believe in improvement, not tick-boxing

By John Goldup | 20 May 2011

Claims that its inspection regime is still too process-driven have are denied by Ofsted's John Go...

FINANCE

Missing the big picture

By John Stewart | 20 May 2011

George Jones and John Stewart find the latest review of council finance is too narrowly focused.

FINANCE

Future shocks

20 May 2011

Plans to axe the Audit Commission leave councils facing enormous change and new responsibilities,...

FINANCE

Transformation from the IT crowd

20 May 2011

Glyn Evans, newly-elected president of SOCITM, tells Michael Burton why managers' dim view of IT ...

FINANCE

Is the feeling mutual?

16 May 2011

Councils must explore new business models to improve public services, say Mark Johnson, Eddie Fin...

FINANCE

Dispelling myths about pay

By Dermott Calpin | 12 May 2011

Research shows that councils acted swiftly to reduce their pay bills and have an excellent record...

CLIMATE CHANGE

Saving on the gas

By Stephen Cirell | 12 May 2011

Electric cars could help councils ease the pain of rising fuel costs and bring wider environmenta...

FINANCE

Sharing the pain… and the gain

By Michael Burton | 12 May 2011

The Local Government Group has now produced a guide for councils planning joint ventures, reports...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

London's local calling

12 May 2011

A growing number of residents in the capital are pressing for a real say in neighbourhoods by set...

BUSINESS

Don't forget what when thinking about how

By John Atkinson | 09 May 2011

In the pursuit of new service delivery models, councils and their partners should not lose sight ...

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frederica-diamanta

Project Manager (Major Projects)

£44,711 - £47,754

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Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council

Head of Revenues and Benefits

PO 16-19 (scp 46-49) £56,080 to £59,525 per annum

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Ribble Valley Borough Council

Communications Manager

£53,885-£57,195 per annum

Join us at this exciting time as we build on our rapid improvements Apply for this job

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council