FINANCE

Councils call for ratepayers' 'duty to notify' over business properties

By Dan Peters | 16 December 2014

Councils have called on the Government to introduce a statutory duty on ratepayers to inform the ...

FINANCE

CIPFA defends its 'campaigning' style

By Dan Peters | 16 December 2014

The Chartered Institute for Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) has defended its shift to make...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Queen of shops hits out at government

By Heather Jameson | 16 December 2014

High street guru Mary Portas has hit out at the government for failing to take on her plans to bo...

FINANCE

Tories split as Pickles fights for 1% referendum cap

By Dan Peters | 16 December 2014

Local authorities are facing a Christmas headache if Eric Pickles wins an internal party row to s...

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

Force councils to adopt local plans, CLG committee demands

By Jonathan Werran | 16 December 2014

Government planning reforms should be amended to tackle anxieties about inappropriate and unsusta...

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

Bolton boss expected to make Lambeth switch

By Dan Peters | 15 December 2014

The chief executive of Bolton MBC is expected to be approved as the next boss of Lambeth LBC late...

HEALTH

Extra cash for mental health projects announced

By Jamie Hailstone | 15 December 2014

The Government has announced £12m is to be invested in four pilot areas to help people with menta...

FINANCE

Glasgow chief executive fires parting shots at COSLA

By Jamie Hailstone | 15 December 2014

Glasgow City Council’s departing chief executive has called for the Convention of Scottish Local ...

PAY

Pickles orders further diktats on rewarding chief officers

By Jonathan Werran | 15 December 2014

Communities secretary Eric Pickles has vowed to end the chief executive salary ‘gravy train’ by o...

FINANCE

LGA's bonds agency given green light

By Dan Peters | 15 December 2014

Plans for the UK’s first municipal bonds agency have been given the green light to enter the laun...

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frederica-diamanta

Director of Housing Luton Council

£97,746 - £103,605 + £3,990 Car Benefit

You’ll bring innovation and collaboration to address the challenges of homelessness in Luton. Apply for this job

Luton Borough Council

Director of Family Help and Safeguarding

£105,836 - £121,235

Brighter Futures for Children is looking for a visionary leader to drive transformation and improvement in children's services at a pivotal time. Apply for this job

Reading Borough Council

Head of Highways Operations

Salary: £78,168 per annum

Premium jobSomerset offers a unique blend of natural beauty, rich history and vibrant community life. Apply for this job

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