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ECONOMIC GROWTH

NAO: Government not splashing RGF cash fast enough

By Jonathan Werran | 25 February 2014

Whitehall departments could struggle to spend Regional Growth Fund money as quickly as they need ...

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Scottish council tax frozen for seventh year running

By Jonathan Werran | 24 February 2014

Scottish ministers have announced a seventh successive council tax freeze for 2014/15 covering al...

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Bedroom tax loophole hit more than 19,000, say Labour

By Jamie Hailstone | 24 February 2014

Councils have wrongly charged more than 19,000 people the controversial bedroom tax, the Labour P...

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Traffic warden decision will end in chaos, say councils

By Jamie Hailstone | 24 February 2014

Scottish council chiefs have warned a decision by police to withdraw traffic wardens will ‘result...

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Inverclyde serves notice on COSLA

By Jonathan Werran | 21 February 2014

Inverclyde Council to serve a year’s notice to quit Scottish national local government umbrella b...

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Lancashire CC appoints new chief executive

By Jamie Hailstone | 20 February 2014

Councillors have approved the appointment of Jo Turton as the new chief executive of Lancashire CC.

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Police raid homes in council investigation

By Jamie Hailstone | 20 February 2014

Three homes have been raided by police as part of an investigation into financial irregularities ...

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Serco set for Lincolnshire contract

By Jamie Hailstone | 20 February 2014

Serco looks set to be awarded a £71m contract by Lincolnshire CC to deliver a range of back offic...

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Councils welcome support for flood-hit homes

By Jamie Hailstone | 20 February 2014

Town hall bosses have welcomed the prime minister’s pledge to fund council tax rebates for homes ...

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Senior salary squeeze 'could spark' public sector exodus

By Jonathan Werran | 20 February 2014

Council finance directors risk seeing their role and influence further downgraded by a squeeze on...

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frederica-diamanta

Chief Executive

Up to £234,171

This is a rare opportunity to lead a council with both strength and ambition at a time of change. Apply for this job

Leicestershire County Council

Director of Adults and Integrated Commissioning

up to £129,530 per annum

A career-defining role at the heart of adult social care transformation. Apply for this job

Kent County Council

Service Director – Skills and Regeneration

up to £114,023

Kirklees is a district of ambition, compassion, and opportunity. Apply for this job

Kirklees Metropolitan Council