LOCAL DEMOCRACY

Going further

By Nick Clegg | 21 April 2015

Deputy prime minister Nick Clegg sets out the Liberal Democrats’ offer to local government – devo...

EDUCATION

What academy-related duties does a local authority still have?

By Peter Hill | 20 April 2015

Peter Hill summarises just what exactly local authorities are currently responsible for in terms ...

HUMAN RESOURCES

Tower Hamlets impasse over senior appointment

By Dan Peters | 14 April 2015

Efforts to hire the most senior officer at Tower Hamlets LBC are ‘stuck at an impasse’ after riva...

FINANCE

Groups poised to bid for share of sector-led improvement cash

By Dan Peters | 09 April 2015

Local government groups are lining up to help deliver sector-led improvement if plans to open it ...

COUNCILLORS

EXCLUSIVE: Mayor warned 'cultural change' vital to progress

By Dan Peters | 09 April 2015

Cultural change at senior officer level and their working relationships with members will be ‘fun...

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

LGA forum 'will help Tower Hamlets to improve'

By Dan Peters | 31 March 2015

Tower Hamlets LBC has called for a Local Government Association-facilitated forum to sort out pro...

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

On to the next chapter

23 March 2015

Heather Jameson takes time out with LGA Labour Group leader Jim McMahon to discuss the associatio...

TROJAN HORSE

Improvement panel give green light to Birmingham plans

By Heather Jameson | 23 March 2015

Birmingham City Council’s improvement plans have been given the green light by the Birmingham Ind...

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

Inspection isn't working – so what's next?

By Heather Jameson | 17 March 2015

The communities and local government committee’s roasting of Ofsted will come as no surprise to t...

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

Fit for tomorrow's world?

By Simon Parker | 17 March 2015

If the Local Government Association (LGA) didn’t exist, we would have to invent it. The question ...

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Strategic Director, Finance and Resources (S.151 Officer)

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Blackburn with Darwen is a distinctive, welcoming and vibrant borough with a strong identity and a genuine buzz about the place. Apply for this job

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Principal Lawyer (Adult Social Care)

£55,036 - £58,879

Are you an experienced Adult Social Care Lawyer looking to expand your skill Apply for this job

West Northamptonshire Council

Fire Safety Surveyor

£66555 - £76077 per annum

Help protect residents and shape better standards across our borough.As a Fire Safety Surveyor, you'll use your technical expertise to help make homes Apply for this job

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