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WHITEHALL

Queen's Speech 2016: Mayoral combined authorities to get bus franchising powers

By Chris Ames | 18 May 2016

The much-anticipated Bus Services Bill will limit powers to franchise services to areas with dire...

FINANCE

Combined authorities must not compete over staff, MPs warned

By Thomas Bridge | 12 May 2016

Economic growth in the North and Midlands may fail unless councils ‘put competition aside’ on hir...

WHITEHALL

Union calls for pensions law change

By Laura Sharman | 11 May 2016

UK law should be changed to incorporate a European directive that stresses councils have the powe...

FINANCE

When your bond is your word

By Sir Merrick Cockell | 26 April 2016

Sir Merrick Cockell examines New Zealand’s municipal bonds agency and asks what lessons can be le...

PLANNING

Breaking the broadband barriers

By Bob Neill | 26 April 2016

Bob Neill MP urges authorities to get to grips with the opportunities presented by better digital...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

A true test of local powers

By Nick Forbes | 26 April 2016

Nick Forbes explains why the steel crisis proves devolution of business rates must be accompanied...

WHITEHALL

Fresh concerns over Whitehall housebuilding policy

By Sam Clayden | 20 April 2016

Former Local Government Association chair Lord Beecham has raised fresh concerns with the Governm...

WHITEHALL

Government reassurance after pensions petition

By Laura Sharman | 20 April 2016

Councils will not be forced to invest their pension funds into infrastructure schemes, the Govern...

HEALTH

Health MJ: The expensive legacy of PFI in the NHS

By Mervyn Greer | 08 April 2016

Many hospital trusts are stuck with the expensive legacies of private finance deals. Mervyn Greer...

WHITEHALL

Opposition grows against council pension plans

By Laura Sharman | 05 April 2016

A petition calling for a parliamentary debate on plans to force local government pension schemes ...

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Town Clerk

£74,454 - £89,081

Biggleswade Town Council is looking to appoint a highly motivated and forward-thinking Town Clerk, to drive its services forward. Apply for this job

Biggleswade Town Council

Alternative Provision Specialist Lead

£50,269 PLUS Market Supplement

Could you be the person who leads the transformation of the Alternative Education Provision Apply for this job

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Senior Social Worker (Approved Mental Health Professionals)

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Are you passionate about delivering high-quality, Adult Mental Health services? Apply for this job

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