BUSINESS

LEPs 'must be more transparent'

By Dan Peters | 01 February 2017

Renewed calls have been made for local enterprise partnerships (LEPs) to be more transparent in t...

FINANCE

Council vote puts reorganisation bid in doubt

By James Evison | 31 January 2017

Plans for the creation of two unitary authorities in Dorset have been dealt a blow after three co...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Blueprint for Welsh working outlined by minister

By Sam Clayden | 31 January 2017

Proposals unveiled by the Welsh Government this week could see a move towards regional working.

FINANCE

Scottish council funding row escalates

By James Evison | 31 January 2017

The Convention Of Scottish Local Authorities (COSLA) has escalated its argument with the Scottish...

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

MPs repeat criticism of council asylum response

By William Eichler | 31 January 2017

MPs have called for more councils to take in asylum seekers five months after local authorities d...

FINANCE

Charity in 'unsustainable' fostering warning

By Laura Sharman | 31 January 2017

The fostering system in the UK is under ‘unsustainable strain,’ with ‘hard-won improvements’ at r...

WHITEHALL

Court delays councils' Heathrow challenge

By Chris Ames | 31 January 2017

An attempt by an alliance of councils to challenge the Government’s backing for a new Heathrow ru...

FINANCE

Directors call for £1bn emergency funding

By Dan Peters | 30 January 2017

Councils could fail to meet to meet their statutory duties without ‘emergency’ government funding...

FINANCE

Councils back first district merger for 40 years

By Laura Sharman | 30 January 2017

Suffolk Coastal and Waveney DCs have approved plans to formally merge and create a new ‘super dis...

FINANCE

Value of council contracts falls after Brexit

By Mark Conrad | 30 January 2017

The value of contract awards in local government fell following the Brexit vote – despite a surge...

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frederica-diamanta

Strategic Director, Finance and Resources (S.151 Officer)

£110,799 - £120,706

Blackburn with Darwen is a distinctive, welcoming and vibrant borough with a strong identity and a genuine buzz about the place. Apply for this job

Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council

Principal Lawyer (Adult Social Care)

£55,036 - £58,879

Are you an experienced Adult Social Care Lawyer looking to expand your skill Apply for this job

West Northamptonshire Council

Fire Safety Surveyor

£66555 - £76077 per annum

Help protect residents and shape better standards across our borough.As a Fire Safety Surveyor, you'll use your technical expertise to help make homes Apply for this job

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