FINANCE

Scotland gained £1bn from 'flawed' Barnett figures

By Jonathan Werran | 11 November 2014

Scotland has benefited from a £1bn funding boost because of the ‘flawed’ way in which the controv...

FINANCE

Barnett's impact to shrink as Scotland gains taxation powers

By Dan Peters | 11 November 2014

The importance of the Barnett formula will be ‘proportionately diminished’ when a greater degree ...

WHITEHALL

Directors may turn to crowdfunding to improve open spaces

By Dan Peters | 11 November 2014

Finance directors who have had their budgets slashed by central government could be forced to tur...

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

Report boosts council's social impact bond

By Dan Peters | 11 November 2014

The world’s first social impact bond to fund children’s services has been boosted by a report loo...

WHITEHALL

Councils build up reserves for cuts to come

By Heather Jameson | 11 November 2014

Councils are building up a war chest of cash in the run up to the spending review, to protect the...

PLANNING

Bristol mayor pushes for Greater Western combined authority

By Jonathan Werran | 11 November 2014

Directly elected Bristol Mayor, George Ferguson, has called on local leaders in Bristol and Bath ...

WHITEHALL

Call for business rate system overhaul

By Jamie Hailstone | 11 November 2014

Town hall chiefs have called on the Government to let them be able to give business rate discount...

HEALTH

Watchdog criticises Better Care Fund planning

By Jamie Hailstone | 11 November 2014

Care bosses have called for better long-term financial planning following a report by the Nationa...

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

Comber lands top Greenwich post

By Jonathan Werran | 10 November 2014

Greenwich RLBC has appointed internal candidate John Comber as the borough’s next chief executive.

FINANCE

PASC attacks quangos' 'blurred' lines

By Jonathan Werran | 10 November 2014

Government use of quangos remains unaccountable despite coalition reforms and complexity is liken...

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frederica-diamanta

Group Director – Core Business

Up to £155,000

Transform how Dudley Council operates. Lead the core that powers our Borough. Apply for this job

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council

Director for Development and Regulation

Up to £130k

Shape places, strengthen regulation and lead with purpose. Apply for this job

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council

Director for Housing & Homelessness

Up to £130k

Shape the future of housing in Dudley, ensuring a safe, secure home for every resident. Apply for this job

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council