ECONOMIC GROWTH

Devo bill ignites talks

By Sam Clayden | 16 December 2015

A wave of talks on reorganisation has been sparked by government amendments to the Cities and Loc...

HEALTH

Watchdog not effective, warn MPs

By Jamie Hailstone | 11 December 2015

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is not an ‘effective regulator,’ according to a leading group o...

FINANCE

Pay rise despite 'challenges'

By Laura Sharman | 09 December 2015

Council staff have been offered a 1% pay increase from April 2016 and a further 1% the following ...

WHITEHALL

100 authorities join land sales programme

08 December 2015

More than 100 councils have joined the next phase of a government-backed programme to sell off ex...

HUMAN RESOURCES

Buckinghamshire CC chief to retire

08 December 2015

After 15 years as chief executive, Chris Williams has announced plans to retire from the Buckingh...

WHITEHALL

EXCLUSIVE: April date threatened by tight timetable

By Dan Peters | 08 December 2015

The creation of West Midlands’ combined authority could be delayed for months, The MJ can exclusi...

WHITEHALL

EXCLUSIVE: 5,000 jobs to be scrapped

By Dan Peters | 08 December 2015

Up to 5,000 council employees working on housing benefit could be made redundant, ministers are e...

WHITEHALL

Think tank questions social care precept

By Jamie Hailstone | 07 December 2015

The Government's new social care precept could raise only £800m, according to new research by The...

WHITEHALL

Bucks CC chief to retire

By Jamie Hailstone | 04 December 2015

Chris Williams has announced he will retire from Buckinghamshire CC in March after 15 years as ch...

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

Inquiry into child abuse initiated

By Jamie Hailstone | 03 December 2015

Council leaders have pledged to work with the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse as it l...

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Housing Assurance Service Manager

£55,675 - £56,649

We’re building a brand-new assurance team in our Homes & Neighbourhoods service Apply for this job

Kirklees Metropolitan 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

Southend-on-Sea City Council

Team Manager & Senior Lawyer - Commercial & Contracts

£55,997- £63,189 per annum

Warwickshire Legal Services is growing. Apply for this job

Warwickshire County Council