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ECONOMIC GROWTH

Whitehall attitude like 'Soviet Politburo'

By Dan Peters | 20 November 2015

Central government’s refusal to release control over local economies has been compared to the att...

FINANCE

Councils pay record rates relief

By Sam Clayden | 20 November 2015

Local authorities have paid £3bn in business rates discounts, according to new government figures.

FINANCE

Children's services facing 'severe' financial pressures

By Jamie Hailstone | 20 November 2015

Two out of three county councils have warned their children’s services are facing ‘severe’ or ‘cr...

FINANCE

Whitehall slammed over reserves figures

By Sam Clayden | 19 November 2015

Whitehall has faced a backlash from council leaders, the Local Government Association (LGA) and f...

FINANCE

Government 'ignoring' impact of cuts, claim senior leaders

By Thomas Bridge | 19 November 2015

Senior Labour local government leaders and MPs have accused the Government of ignoring the impact...

HEALTH

White Van Man on . . . capital investment

19 November 2015

I was looking for a loan the other day and discovered the interest rates are so low they’re almos...

FINANCE

Demo duty for Cam?

19 November 2015

They say if you don’t ask, you don’t get – so hat’s off to a group of Oxfordshire campaigners for...

PLANNING

Wavering Waveney

19 November 2015

This week’s strange but true tale of rock and roll colliding with local government comes from the...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Rogue traders

19 November 2015

Here at The MJ Towers we are all in favour of localism, but even we found plans by a small commun...

HOUSING

Mayoral candidate hints support for local devolution

By Sam Clayden | 19 November 2015

London mayor hopeful Sadiq Khan hinted his support for devolution at the London Conference as the...

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Assistant Director - Legal & Governance (Deputy Monitoring Officer)

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frederica-diamanta

Assistant Director - Legal & Governance (Deputy Monitoring Officer)

£75,012-£84,358

At East Devon District Council, our guiding principles and values shape everything we do. Apply for this job

East Devon District Council

Senior Lawyer Planning and Highways - WMF2312e

£56,883 - £59,198

To be a success in our Legal Team you will have experience as a Planning and Highways Lawyer Apply for this job

Westmorland and Furness Council

Developer

£50793 - £59756 per annum

Interviews will be held W/C 27th October 2025.*Experience the best of both worlds with our flexible hybrid working arrangements. Enjoy the freedom to Apply for this job

Essex County Council