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FINANCE

Fund warned: 'Live within your means'

By Sam Clayden | 09 November 2016

A group of West Midlands councils has refused to bail out the region’s pension fund, which is fac...

HUMOUR

It's glam up North

09 November 2016

The Government’s Northern Powerhouse agenda took an unexpected turn last week after the minister ...

FINANCE

Councils at risk of children's social care overspend

By Sam Clayden | 09 November 2016

Soaring demands on children’s social care are beginning to impact on council budgets, with severa...

FINANCE

Javid committed to extend pledge to match EU funding

By Sam Clayden | 09 November 2016

Sajid Javid has extended the Government’s commitment to match all EU funding agreements signed of...

HUMOUR

All geek to me

09 November 2016

Greece was the word last week after a benefits claim form from Manchester City Council became an ...

HUMOUR

Putting in the legwork

09 November 2016

Trafford Council leader Sean Anstee just can’t stop running for things!

HUMOUR

White Van Man on... Lawyers

09 November 2016

Never mind the eurocrats, it’s our bleeding lawyers what run this country and I’m not just talkin...

FINANCE

Positive signs for Birmingham despite predicted overspend

By Sam Clayden | 09 November 2016

Birmingham City Council is on course to overspend by £49m this year, but has been praised for mak...

DCLG

Javid 'does not know' impact of Right to Buy on councils

By Sam Clayden | 08 November 2016

Communities secretary sajid Javid has admitted he does not know what impact the Government's righ...

COUNTY COUNCILS' NETWORK

Javid backs reorganisation in speech to counties

By Heather Jameson | 08 November 2016

Communities secretary Sajid Javid has given a ringing endorsement to unitary local government in ...

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

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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