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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...
BUSINESS
Bristol to strike homes deal with Legal & General
By Martin Ford | 06 March 2020
Senior councillors gave the green light to sell council-owned land and purchase homes once the si...
WHITEHALL
Select committee launches cladding inquiry
By Dan Peters | 06 March 2020
The Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee has launched a new inquiry into the pace ...
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Head of Business, Markets and Town Centres
PO10 - £84,042 - £89,274
We are now seeking an exceptional leader to join our Economy & Skills team as our new Head of Business Apply for this job
Armed Forces Commissioner
£170,000 per annum
Premium jobThis is a unique opportunity to serve as the independent champion for Service personnel Apply for this job
Executive Director Finance, Governance and Assets (s151)
£153,592 - £168,952
Local government in Surrey is being reshaped for the first time in more than 50 years. Apply for this job
- Cornwall silent on exit payments after chief executive and finance boss quit
- Rowlands set to stay on until 2028
- Local government reorganisation: A genuine pause creates the conditions for a decision
- Government told of rising complaints at Dudley after Best Value exit
- Debate on unitary council size intensifies ahead of Government review
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