WHITEHALL

Business rates reform 'must not harm councils'

By Dan Peters | 17 June 2015

Council chiefs have warned business rate reforms must not have a negative impact on local authori...

FINANCE

Talks to be held on coastal devolution

By Dan Peters | 16 June 2015

The appetite for devolving powers to coastal councils will be discussed by at least 28 senior off...

HUMAN RESOURCES

Garlick to retire from Durham

By Heather Jameson | 16 June 2015

The chief executive of Durham Council, George Garlick, has announced he will retire in January wh...

WHITEHALL

IFS questions if public sector workers have 'mobility' factor

By Jonathan Werran | 16 June 2015

Leading public finance economists have this week questioned whether the estimated 800,000 governm...

WHITEHALL

Call for new housing groups

By Jamie Hailstone | 16 June 2015

The think tank ResPublica has called for new local groups to be put in charge of long-term home b...

WHITEHALL

Council leaders recognised in birthday honours

By Heather Jameson | 15 June 2015

Four serving council leaders and a chief executive were recognised in the Queen’s birthday honour...

FINANCE

Welsh councils could save millions by improving admin

By Jamie Hailstone | 15 June 2015

Councils could save more than £150m a year through improved back office services, according to an...

FINANCE

Councils facing £1bn financial black hole

By Dan Peters | 15 June 2015

Scotland’s councils are approaching a financial black hole of around £1bn, new figures compiled b...

WHITEHALL

Right to Buy scheme faces £1.3bn sales shortfall

By Jonathan Werran | 15 June 2015

An annual cash shortfall of more than £1bn a year could undermine government plans to extend the ...

FINANCE

Council leaders ramp up devolution debate

By Jamie Hailstone | 12 June 2015

Greg Clark is facing fresh calls to devolve more powers and freedoms from council leaders in the ...

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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