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WHITEHALL

Beecham: Ministers ignore the role of reserves

By Dan Peters | 24 February 2015

A former chairman of the Local Government Association has accused ministers of failing to acknowl...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Council to launch judicial review against Pickles

By Dan Peters | 24 February 2015

A council is today expected to decide to launch a judicial challenge against communities secretar...

DCLG

Shish, Eric gets about!

24 February 2015

Facts about Eric Pickles you didn’t know, No. 894. His favourite food his Bouillabaisse, a French...

WHITEHALL

LEP chair defends use of lobbyists in local growth 'hunger games'

By Jonathan Werran | 23 February 2015

Alex Pratt, the chairman of the representative body for Local Enterprise Partnerships (LEPs) has ...

WHITEHALL

Pickles socks it to lobbying LEPs

By Jonathan Werran | 23 February 2015

Local enterprise partnerships (LEPs) seeking government cash will be barred from hiring lobbyists...

FINANCE

Councils predict business rates bonanza

By Jamie Hailstone | 19 February 2015

The total amount collected by councils in England for business rates is expected to soar by an in...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Not a PUA choice

By Andrew Carter | 19 February 2015

Centre for Cities acting chief executive Andrew Carter defends the use of Primary Urban Area data...

WHITEHALL

EXCLUSIVE: Fiscal fears rocket

By Dan Peters | 17 February 2015

The MJ/LGiU study reveals fears over statutory duties and low funding, as local government financ...

BUSINESS

Norfolk plant 'buried' after DCLG's delays

By Jamie Hailstone | 17 February 2015

Norfolk CC has accused the Department for Communities and Local Government of sitting on a Planni...

FINANCE

Something better change

By Dan Peters | 17 February 2015

The MJ’s fourth joint finance survey with the Local Government Information Unit makes clear counc...

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Strategic Director of Finance Operations

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Strategic Director of Finance Strategy

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Nottingham is a bold, vibrant, and exciting Core City at the heart of the UK, alive with potential and ambition. Apply for this job

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frederica-diamanta

Head of Early Years and Early Help

£90,126 - £98,319

Merton is an Ofsted rated ‘Outstanding’ authority—yet it is our ambition, our humility, and our drive to keep learning that truly define us. Apply for this job

London Borough of Merton

Strategic Director of Finance Operations

£117,061 - £129,288

Nottingham is a bold, vibrant, and exciting Core City at the heart of the UK, alive with potential and ambition. Apply for this job

Nottingham City Council

Strategic Director of Finance Strategy

£117,061 - £129,288

Nottingham is a bold, vibrant, and exciting Core City at the heart of the UK, alive with potential and ambition. Apply for this job

Nottingham City Council

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