ECONOMIC GROWTH

Buoyant tax income ahead of coronavirus crisis

By Michael Burton | 20 March 2020

The last set of public finance figures before the Government’s £350bn injection to combat coronav...

BUSINESS

Cratus creates coronavirus hotline

By Dan Peters | 18 March 2020

Cratus Communications has created a hotline service for council leaders and chief executives to h...

BUSINESS

McLaughlin & Harvey wins Commonwealth council contract

By Dan Peters | 18 March 2020

The contract to redevelop a stadium for the 2022 Commonwealth Games has been awarded by Birmingha...

BUSINESS

Serco strike action averted

By Martin Ford | 13 March 2020

Strike action by refuse workers in Sandwell has been averted after Serco withdrew planned changes...

BUSINESS

Watchdog scolds developer over £94m accounting error

By Martin Ford | 13 March 2020

Galliford Try overstated its assets by tens of millions via a number of errors.

BUSINESS

New sustainable fund for pension pool

By Dan Peters | 12 March 2020

The London collective investment vehicle (LCIV) has launched a new fund that offers pool members ...

FINANCE

Districts call for 'more robust' audit procurement

By Dan Peters | 12 March 2020

District councils have called for a ‘more robust procurement process’ as an increasing number of ...

WHITEHALL

Budget 2020: Councils compensated for rates bonanza

By Michael Burton | 11 March 2020

The Government has pledged to compensate local authorities for the entire loss of business rates ...

BUSINESS

Sustainability of 'Cinderella' audit market hard to achieve - review

By Dan Peters | 10 March 2020

The sustainability of the ‘Cinderella’ local government audit market will be ‘difficult to achiev...

BUSINESS

AI could save councils £500,000

By Naomi Larsson | 09 March 2020

Artificial intelligence (AI) technology could save local authorities £500,000 in the next 12 mont...

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frederica-diamanta

Corporate Director of Children and Family Services

£142,950 - £157,041

Forged through an industrial past, Stoke-on-Trent is a city with creativity and kindness at its heart. Apply for this job

Stoke-on-Trent City Council

Strategic Director Economy, Innovation and Growth

Up to £134,228

We have four fantastic opportunities for innovative and forward-thinking leaders to join our leadership team Apply for this job

Gateshead Council

Strategic Director Housing, Environment and Healthy Communities

Up to £134,228

We have four fantastic opportunities for innovative and forward-thinking leaders to join our leadership team Apply for this job

Gateshead Council