FINANCE

Districts' ability to invest in infrastructure is curtailed by borrowing caps

By John Fuller | 23 July 2018

Cllr John Fuller argues for a new funding approach in the forthcoming spending review that retain...

HEALTH

Public finances perform better than expected

By Michael Burton | 20 July 2018

The public finances continue to perform better than expectations, although total borrowing is up ...

WHITEHALL

Forbes calls for new funding approach

By Dan Peters | 05 July 2018

Senior vice-chair of the Local Government Association (LGA), Cllr Nick Forbes, has called for a ‘...

INFRASTRUCTURE

A Day in the Life of FM Conway workers

29 June 2018

There was almost a Revolution when infrastructure services contractor FM Conway took away the fam...

WHITEHALL

LGA in homes warning

By Mark Conrad | 25 May 2018

Up to 165,000 homes could be built without council support if the Government ploughs ahead with c...

WHITEHALL

Sunak: LGPS should punch its weight

By Dan Peters | 24 May 2018

Local government minister Rishi Sunak has said he is determined to ensure the pooling of council ...

BUSINESS

Council looks for partners for carbon neutral journey

By Mike Yuille | 21 May 2018

Bristol City Council has launched a major campaign to attract business partners that can help it ...

WHITEHALL

Labour in 'monumental effort' to boost northern productivity

By Mark Conrad | 23 April 2018

Labour’s shadow Treasury team has announced it will fund a ‘monumental effort’ to boost productiv...

BUSINESS

Birmingham wins Amey litigation

By Dominic Browne | 23 February 2018

The Court of Appeal has found in favour of Birmingham City Council in a long-running and occasion...

PLANNING

Write strategic planning back into the system

By John Wood | 20 February 2018

John Wood outlines how he believes counties can do more to exploit their strengths in housing del...

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Service Director - Strategic Housing, Property and Safer Communities

£104,810

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City Of Doncaster Council

Procurement Manager

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Dacorum Borough Council

Corporate Investigation Officer RBKC618350

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frederica-diamanta

Service Director - Strategic Housing, Property and Safer Communities

£104,810

We are looking for a strategic and resilient leader to become our next Assistant Director of Strategic Housing, Property and Safer Communities. Apply for this job

City Of Doncaster Council

Procurement Manager

Up to £60k (inc. market supplement*)

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced procurement professional to lead a small central team. Apply for this job

Dacorum Borough Council

Corporate Investigation Officer RBKC618350

£41,967 - £50,088 per annum

Three local authorities, one aim: to prevent and overcome fraud. Apply for this job

The Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea Council