EDUCATION

PM announces policies to support levelling up agenda

By Laura Sharman | 19 May 2021

The Prime Minister has announced 57 local areas will share £830m to transform high streets as par...

WHITEHALL

COVID crisis exposed council underfunding, says watchdog

By Heather Jameson | 19 May 2021

The COVID crisis exposed existing weaknesses in public services, including the underfunding of lo...

HOUSING

Shared ownership reforms could lead to loss of affordable homes, providers warn

By William Eichler | 19 May 2021

Proposed reforms of the shared ownership regime may result in a loss of affordable homes due to t...

MJ AWARDS

Entries to The MJ Awards smash records

By Michael Burton | 18 May 2021

The number of entries to this year’s The MJ Awards has smashed all records by being the highest s...

FINANCE

Auditors defend council governance

By Martin Ford | 18 May 2021

Accountancy firms have defended the governance of council finances despite widespread delays in c...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Ministers lambasted by select committee

By Martin Ford | 18 May 2021

Luke Hall and Paul Scully have been accused of a 'complete lack of understanding' of levelling up...

FINANCE

County leader in planning power grab

By Dan Peters | 17 May 2021

A council leader has called for counties to be given planning powers for ‘big infrastructure’ as ...

WHITEHALL

Burnham calls for Labour push on devolution

By Dan Peters | 17 May 2021

Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham has called on his party to provide ‘wholehearted support fo...

BUSINESS

Grenfell council's procurement ban on tower block firms

By Martin Ford | 17 May 2021

Kensington and Chelsea LBC said it held ‘doubts about the integrity’ of the firms following evide...

BUSINESS RATES

Green light for councils' legal action worth £10m

By Martin Ford | 17 May 2021

Legal action that could see an estimated £10m business rates windfall paid to councils has been c...

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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

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