CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

How we plan to become outstanding

By Cllr Phil Davies | 30 June 2015

When the Government gives you lemons, make lemonade – Wirral BC leader Phil Davies explains how m...

BUSINESS

The politics of mutuals

By Cllr Colin Noble | 24 June 2015

Craig Dearden-Phillips and Suffolk leader, Cllr Colin Noble, argue the local political hurdles fo...

FINANCE

No excuses and no apologies

By Mark Rogers | 24 June 2015

One of the most endearing attributes of the people I admire most is their natural propensity to g...

FINANCE

Essex spending praised as report highlights 'wise' strategy

By Dan Peters | 24 June 2015

‘Careful stewardship’ of Essex CC’s finances is behind the authority’s ability to freeze council ...

PLANNING

Do sustainability measures constrain creativity in urban design?

By Chris DF Rogers | 22 June 2015

Researchers from the universities of Birmingham and Lancaster investigated what approaches under ...

LOCAL DEMOCRACY

Listening cities

By Simon Hobday | 19 June 2015

Devolution, or various shades of it, could provide a step change to the implementation of smart c...

FINANCE

Satisfaction guaranteed?

By Jo Marshall | 19 June 2015

Jo Marshall explains why customer service must be placed at the heart of the public sector.

FINANCE

Whitehall failing to monitor Payment By Results says watchdog

By Jamie Hailstone | 19 June 2015

Central government is not monitoring how Payment By Results schemes are operating, the National A...

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

Time to tap the CBO pot

By Andrew Levitt | 19 June 2015

If you think there's any chance that outcomes-based commissioning can help you deliver better res...

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

Cheshire West and Chester scoops top council accolade

By Michael Burton | 19 June 2015

Cheshire West and Chester Council was last night named as winner of The MJ’s Best Achieving Counc...

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frederica-diamanta

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

£110,799 - £120,706

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

Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council

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

The Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea Council