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ECONOMIC GROWTH
Breaking free: Local areas need to embrace a new local economics
By Matthew Jackson | 12 December 2017
Batting back some recent criticisms of local wealth building, Neil McInroy and Matthew Jackson ar...
WHITEHALL
Devolution is the PM's ally in helping the 'left behind'
By Michael Burton | 06 December 2017
Michael Burton argues the Prime Minister should seize control of the devolution agenda if she is ...
FINANCE
The pressure on district finances is as real as other authorities
By Jill Penn | 06 December 2017
This is a period of fast-moving change. Jill Penn looks at where this leaves district finances an...
PAY
A 2% pay rise will help retain hard-pressed staff
By Heather Jameson | 05 December 2017
Councils want to pay staff more, but they can only afford 2%, writes Heather Jameson.
HUMAN RESOURCES
Taking control of your interview
By Blair McPherson | 05 December 2017
Blair McPherson argues recruitment panels are often inadequate and risk serious consequences.
HUMAN RESOURCES
#MeToo's unintended consequences
By Claire Fox | 05 December 2017
Prescriptive procedures can result in workplace relations becoming over-policed and more toxic th...
LEISURE
Parks and recreation: why we need to invest
By Paul O’ Brien | 05 December 2017
Public spaces and parks are vital to the prevention agenda. Surely that's worth investing in, wri...
COMMUNICATIONS
Making a statement: why you shouldn't dodge interviews
By Mark Fletcher-Brown | 05 December 2017
The practice of giving the media a statement rather than putting up candidates for interviews ris...
ECONOMIC GROWTH
The council of 2025: how emerging tech will transform local government
By John Wybrant | 04 December 2017
John Wybrant examines how emerging technology will advance over the next seven years and argues l...
HOUSING
Why landlord licensing schemes do not work
By Alan Ward | 04 December 2017
Alan Ward unveils evidence that he believes shows licensing schemes for private landlords fail to...
Head of Operational Services
Head of Operational Services
South Derbyshire District Council is seeking an ambitious and commercially minded Head of Operational Services Apply for this job
Service Director – Property and Business Support Services
£86,955 – £94,552 per annum
You’ll have a rare opportunity to influence how an entire council uses its assets Apply for this job
- Legal shadow looms over reorganisation decision day
- Basildon gets Best Value notice as chief prepares to leave
- EXCLUSIVE: Tuckley steps down from Slough as Thurrock hires new chief
- Reed acknowledges fair funding 'dramatic shifts' in councils' finances
- Ombudsman: 'Once-in-a-generation' opportunity to rebuild trust in councils
Head of Operational Services
Head of Operational Services
South Derbyshire District Council is seeking an ambitious and commercially minded Head of Operational Services Apply for this job
Service Director – Property and Business Support Services
£86,955 – £94,552 per annum
You’ll have a rare opportunity to influence how an entire council uses its assets Apply for this job
- Legal shadow looms over reorganisation decision day
- Basildon gets Best Value notice as chief prepares to leave
- EXCLUSIVE: Tuckley steps down from Slough as Thurrock hires new chief
- Reed acknowledges fair funding 'dramatic shifts' in councils' finances
- Ombudsman: 'Once-in-a-generation' opportunity to rebuild trust in councils
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