FINANCE

Councils hit back at flood help claims

By Jamie Hailstone | 17 February 2014

Local authorities have hit back at claims by Philip Hammond that they were reluctant to accept he...

FINANCE

Retailers offer new options for business rates

By Heather Jameson | 17 February 2014

The British Retail Consortium could call for a shift away from business rates in favour of an inc...

FINANCE

Councils strike roadworks deal with utility firms

By Dominic Browne | 14 February 2014

The start of a new relationship between councils, businesses and utility firms has been hailed wi...

FINANCE

DCLG to pay-out 80% of Bellwin cash up-front

By Jonathan Werran | 14 February 2014

Ministers have announced councils can make immediate cash claims from the Bellwin scheme.

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Liverpool Combined Authority gets the green light

By Heather Jameson | 14 February 2014

The Government has given a green light to a combined authority for the Liverpool City Region.

FINANCE

Brighton and Hove Greens lose council tax vote

By Jamie Hailstone | 14 February 2014

Brighton and Hove’s administration’s plans for a 4.75% tax rise have suffered a setback as member...

FINANCE

Clare Marchant confirmed as Worcestershire CC chief

By Jonathan Werran | 13 February 2014

Worcestershire CC has appointed serving assistant chief executive Clare Marchant to the county’s ...

FINANCE

Exclusive: Third of chiefs fear for their council's ability to deliver legal duties

By MJ Correspondent | 13 February 2014

Shocking findings uncovered by The MJ/LGiU's annual local government finance survey.

FINANCE

Police to investigate Welsh LGPS opt-out payments

By Jonathan Werran | 13 February 2014

Dyfed Powys Police has ordered an investigation into two Welsh councils for making unlawful cash ...

FINANCE

Floods crisis could trigger council tax polls

By Jonathan Werran | 13 February 2014

The Local Audit and Accountability Act could trigger local council tax referendums in the afterma...

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frederica-diamanta

Commissioning Manager - Design Services

£53,691 - £55,886 per annum (pay award pending)

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Commissioning Manager (Design Services) to join our dynamic team. Apply for this job

Mansfield District Council

Corporate Director of Wellbeing

£153k (pay award pending)

This is a career-defining opportunity to lead one of the most critical and wide-reaching roles at BCP Council Apply for this job

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council

Director of Planning and Economy

£104,464 (plus generous pension and benefits)

Southend-on-Sea is one of the UK’s newest cities, and this is a fascinating time to join us as we shape our future. Apply for this job

Southend-on-Sea City Council