WHITEHALL

Qualified votes challenge local democracy

By John Stewart | 12 April 2011

MPs should take a closer look at legislation which will hand powers to elected mayors and unelect...

WHITEHALL

Profile: Sir Simon Milton

12 April 2011

Westminster City Council leader Sir Simon Milton has announced his bid to be the next chair of th...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

A successful swap for Hackney

By Luke Barras-Hill | 11 April 2011

In an innovative move, Hackney Council is cross-subsidising the development of two new sustainabl...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Economies of scale

By Laura Sharman | 08 April 2011

Laura Sharman finds out how a Local Enterprise Partnership is being used to deliver new affordabl...

FINANCE

Market forces

By Simon Parker | 07 April 2011

Councils may be under pressure to contract out services but they still expect to support the loca...

FINANCE

On the cutting edge

By Dermott Calpin | 07 April 2011

As the new financial year starts, the toughest settlement for a generation has left councils faci...

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...

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Director of Finance and Property Services

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Corporate Director, Children and Young People (DCS)

£142,952 (pay award pending)

We are now seeking our next permanent Corporate Director of Children and Young People to drive forward the services and deliver lasting impact. Apply for this job

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Service Director All Age Commissioning

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Herefordshire Council

frederica-diamanta

Director of Finance and Property Services

Up to £142,600

Premium jobNestled in the heart of Scotland, West Lothian is a vibrant region Apply for this job

West Lothian Council

Corporate Director, Children and Young People (DCS)

£142,952 (pay award pending)

We are now seeking our next permanent Corporate Director of Children and Young People to drive forward the services and deliver lasting impact. Apply for this job

Herefordshire Council

Service Director All Age Commissioning

£92,505 - £97,453

It’s vital that our residents can realise their potential, be healthy and to be part of great communities that support each other. Apply for this job

Herefordshire Council