ECONOMIC GROWTH

Post-Brexit public procurement overhaul proposed

By Martin Ford | 08 November 2019

Moves to overhaul procurement rules for public contracts have been met with scepticism.

FINANCE

Profits target upgrade boosts Morgan Sindall

By Martin Ford | 08 November 2019

Morgan Sindall’s share price has been bolstered after upgrading its profits forecast.

BUSINESS

Kier shares fall following debt sale reports

By Martin Ford | 08 November 2019

Kier’s share price has slumped amid reports hedge funds have been buying up debt from lenders.

BUSINESS

That complex conversation with business

By John O’Brien | 06 November 2019

The support of the business voice in helping secure some of 'our more ambitious asks around fisca...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Leeds secures agreements for TV and film studios

By Martin Ford | 31 October 2019

Leeds City Council has intervened to help get new TV and film studios up and running.

BUSINESS

Amey sale hit by delays

By Martin Ford | 31 October 2019

The sale of outsourcing contractor Amey is taking longer than expected, its parent company has ad...

BUSINESS

North Yorkshire expands commercial operations

By Martin Ford | 30 October 2019

North Yorkshire CC’s trading arm has acquired a company that will allow it to expand into the res...

WHITEHALL

LGA fears over audit delays

By Dan Peters | 28 October 2019

Problems with completing a large number of audits on time could lead to councils being penalised,...

BUSINESS

Council-led group to support workforce ahead of closure

By Dan Peters | 25 October 2019

A council-led group is working to provide a package of support for Honda’s 3,500-strong factory w...

BUSINESS

Care property company pulls out of joint venture

By Martin Ford | 25 October 2019

Delays to projects has prompted a property company to pull out of a joint care home venture.

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Corporate Director of Children and Family Services

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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