FINANCE

'Lies' on council reserves exposed by finance study

By Jamie Hailstone | 01 July 2015

An independent survey into the state of local authority reserves has exposed government claims as...

FINANCE

COSLA calls for local tax-raising powers

By Jamie Hailstone | 01 July 2015

Town hall bosses and finance chiefs in Scotland have called for the right to set local taxes, as ...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

'No deals without LEPs' says Clark

By Jamie Hailstone | 01 July 2015

Communities secretary Greg Clark has promised no devolution deals will be done without the backin...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Hull in hunt for cruise terminal associate

By Jamie Hailstone | 01 July 2015

Hull City Council is set to start the hunt for a private sector partner to help it build and run ...

WHITEHALL

corridors of power

01 July 2015

Tory Central Office adviser Justin Jenkins has just arrived at Harrogate with his DCLG counterpar...

FINANCE

Lords want needs-based funding for devolution

By MJ reporter | 01 July 2015

Labour Lords have called for devolution to be accompanied by needs-based funding and multi-year f...

HUMOUR

For cod's hake

01 July 2015

Some local government stories should be taken with a proverbial pinch of salt, but in the case of...

HUMOUR

Thanks from us

01 July 2015

And finally, a heartfelt thanks to all those who attended last month’s MJ Awards for helping to r...

HUMOUR

Holy smokes!

01 July 2015

It was just another day in Gotham City as billionaire Bruce Wayne and his young ward, Dick Grayso...

FINANCE

Cutting council numbers slammed as 'a distraction'

By Dan Peters | 01 July 2015

The boss of a council praised for having a ‘clear vision’ has labelled plans to reduce the number...

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frederica-diamanta

Service Director Resources & Performance

Up to £123k + relocation

This integrated team will provide expert advice, as well as ensuring a single ‘line of sight’ on resources coming into the authority. Apply for this job

Cornwall Council

Director of Public Health

£112k-£117k

From Starting Well to Living Well and Aging Well, we’re working to deliver a comprehensive public health offer across Somerset. Apply for this job

Somerset Council

Assistant Chief Fire Officer

£121,180 rising to £134,644 plus benefits and provided car

Premium jobReporting directly to the Chief Fire Officer to support and advise the Fire Authority Apply for this job

Nottinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service