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ECONOMIC GROWTH

Inspecting the need for improvement

By Andrew Webb | 24 July 2013

Andrew Webb challenged Ofsted to work with children’s services in a bid to re-examine its inspect...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Report questions Olympic Games' economic legacy

By Jonathan Werran | 24 July 2013

Experts have questioned government claims that the 2012 London Olympic Games could deliver a long...

FINANCE

Facing the facts on welfare

By Bob Neill | 24 July 2013

With the household benefit cap in full swing, Bob Neill looks at the benefits to be drawn on refo...

FINANCE

DCN calls for early local growth deals for rural councils

By Jonathan Werran | 24 July 2013

District Councils' Network calls for immediate economic support after MPs report rural areas get ...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Court of Appeal dismisses case against HS2

By Dominic Browne | 24 July 2013

The Court of Appeal rejects appleals from alliance of 15 local authorities, HS2Action Alliance an...

FINANCE

Leeds closes £101m housing bond issue

By Laura Sharman | 22 July 2013

Leeds City Council has closed its £101m bond aimed at financing a large social housing project.

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Farnham seeks return of authority status

19 July 2013

A petition calling for Farnham to break away from Waverley BC has amassed more than 4,000 signatu...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

A single pot or a patchwork quilt?

By Michael Burton | 19 July 2013

Ministers cannot resist the temptation to keep creating new entities that further sub-divide loca...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Asset transfer made simple

18 July 2013

Cllr Barry Collins explains the ambitious community asset transfer project launched by Calderdale...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Telford and Wrekin reject Shropshire merger plans

18 July 2013

The leader of Telford and Wrekin Council has ruled out any prospect of merging with Shropshire Co...

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Team Manager - Advanced Practice Leads - WMF2362e

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Westmorland and Furness Council

Development Management Service Manager - WMF2347e

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Westmorland and Furness Council

Transformation Director

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Cherwell District Council

frederica-diamanta

Team Manager - Advanced Practice Leads - WMF2362e

£51,356 - £52,413

We have a rare and exciting opportunity, due to an internal promotion, to not only join, but lead our team of Advanced Practice Leads. Apply for this job

Westmorland and Furness Council

Development Management Service Manager - WMF2347e

£65,873 - £68,775

We have an excellent opportunity for an experienced and motivated Development Management Service Manager. Apply for this job

Westmorland and Furness Council

Transformation Director

£100,000 - £105,243 (Grade ED1), with potential market supplement dependent on experience

Premium jobThis is a pivotal opportunity to shape the future direction of the Council Apply for this job

Cherwell District Council