FINANCE

Largest ever transformation could save millions

By Dan Peters | 30 August 2018

Oxfordshire CC’s largest ever transformation initiative could save up to £58m a year, officers ha...

WHITEHALL

Raynes bags combined authority post

By Mark Conrad | 20 August 2018

Smith Square’s former head of programmes, Paul Raynes, is to join the team of directors at the ne...

FINANCE

Northamptonshire library closures ruled 'unlawful'

By William Eichler | 15 August 2018

The decision to close 21 council-run libraries in Northamptonshire was made unlawfully, a court h...

FINANCE

Whiteman: NHS will benefit most from Spending Review

By Dan Peters | 09 August 2018

Councils were this week warned not to expect a significant windfall in next spring’s Spending Rev...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Income-generating investments announced by councils

By Mark Conrad | 06 August 2018

Two more councils have announced income-generating investments as town halls seek the finances re...

DEVOLUTION

Tory councillor defects over Yorkshire 'betrayal'

By Martin Ford | 23 July 2018

A Conservative councillor has defected to the Yorkshire Party after claiming the Government had ‘...

LOCAL DEMOCRACY

Councils bring it home

16 July 2018

Diary admits it was excited when it heard whispers that football was coming home.

FINANCE

Powys CC chief executive to leave

By Dan Peters | 13 July 2018

Powys CC chief executive Jeremy Patterson is to leave the authority after almost 10 years in the ...

FINANCE

Somerset CC's leader denies Section 114 is 'on horizon'

By Dan Peters | 13 July 2018

Somerset CC's leader, Cllr David Fothergill, has denied the council is about to issue a Section 1...

FINANCE

LGA under pressure on student council tax

By Dan Peters | 10 July 2018

Councillors have put Smith Square under pressure to lobby the Government to give local authoritie...

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frederica-diamanta

Chief Executive Officer and Head of Paid Service

up to £165k plus Returning Officer Fees

Are you interested in applying for one of the best jobs in local government? Apply for this job

Stevenage Borough Council

Head of Strategic Planning and Housing

£56,080 to £59,525 per annum

As we develop our new Local Plan, we are looking for talented people to help us turn that vision into a reality. Apply for this job

Ribble Valley Borough Council

Hospital Social Worker

ME11 - ME13 £41,964 -£50,646

We are looking for a qualified Social Worker with a personality of someone with drive, determination and vision Apply for this job

London Borough of Merton