WHITEHALL

Dawes: Right to buy will transfer assets from councils to Whitehall

By Sam Clayden | 10 March 2016

The Department for Communities and Local Government’s permanent secretary has admitted forcing co...

WHITEHALL

Government 'gerrymandering' combined authority boundaries

By Heather Jameson | 10 March 2016

The Government is ‘gerrymandering’ the boundaries of combined authorities in a bid to ensure the ...

WHITEHALL

Deficit fears force Manchester to review HRA deal

By Jamie Hailstone | 08 March 2016

Manchester City Council is to review its housing revenue account (HRA) after it was revealed Whit...

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

Majority support cross-party action to fix growing care crisis

By Jamie Hailstone | 08 March 2016

A survey by the charity Independent Age has revealed overwhelming public support for cross-party ...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Hidden problems of devo start to emerge

By Sam Clayden | 08 March 2016

The consequences of devolution should be allowed to run their course but highlight a bigger probl...

WHITEHALL

Lewis suggests changes to Sunday trading plans

By William Eichler | 07 March 2016

Councils will be able to ‘draw a red line’ around town centres to ensure high street shops benefi...

LEGISLATION

Report: Councils must do more on asylum seekers

By Dan Peters | 04 March 2016

More local authorities must do their bit to help accommodate asylum seekers, a report by the powe...

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

LGA ramps up Housing Bill attack

By Sam Clayden | 03 March 2016

Council leaders have ramped up their efforts to lobby Whitehall on the Housing and Planning Bill ...

FINANCE

Councils plan to charge extra council tax for second homes

By Jamie Hailstone | 01 March 2016

Councils in Wales have unveiled plans to start charging additional council tax for second homes.

WHITEHALL

Cross-party resistance grows over housing policy

By Tom Bridge | 01 March 2016

Opposition is mounting over government plans for starter homes, as a poll reveals cross-party res...

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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

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