ECONOMIC GROWTH

Council asks for grant instead of precept

By Jamie Hailstone | 01 March 2016

Redcar and Cleveland BC has asked George Osborne for a ring-fenced grant instead of having to int...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

The dog that's yet to bark in the EU debate

By Michael Burton | 25 February 2016

Local government has a key role in the EU, enacting 70% of its legislation, and yet has barely fe...

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

Waves of change

By Patrick McDermott | 25 February 2016

Contestants of the 2016 LG Challenge headed for Dorset’s Highcliffe Beach for the first of 10 tas...

HEALTH

BCF guidance calms sector fears

By Tom Bridge | 23 February 2016

Sector concerns over new Better Care Fund (BCF) guidance are understood to have been soothed by n...

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

Battle lines drawn over Euro poll

By Tom Bridge | 23 February 2016

Local government is torn over Britain’s place in the European Union (EU) as prime minister David ...

HEALTH

EXCLUSIVE: Adult social care biggest cost pressure

By Jamie Hailstone | 23 February 2016

Adult social care is the biggest short and long-term pressure for council chiefs, an exclusive su...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Business rates expected to grow to record levels

By Heather Jameson | 17 February 2016

Predicted business rate income has risen to a record £23.5bn in England for 2016/17, figures rele...

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

LGA demands flexibility over starter home scheme

By Sam Clayden | 17 February 2016

Local government leaders have demanded more flexibility to determine the types of homes built, as...

FINANCE

Unison are debating 'no-cuts budgets'

By Sam Clayden | 16 February 2016

A local government union has denied backing no-cuts budgets despite its members voting to use res...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

One true voice

By David Hodge | 16 February 2016

Cllr David Hodge says the finance settlement proves local government can be even more successful ...

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frederica-diamanta

Chief Executive Officer and Head of Paid Service

up to £165k plus Returning Officer Fees

Are you interested in applying for one of the best jobs in local government? Apply for this job

Stevenage Borough Council

Head of Strategic Planning and Housing

£56,080 to £59,525 per annum

As we develop our new Local Plan, we are looking for talented people to help us turn that vision into a reality. Apply for this job

Ribble Valley Borough Council

Hospital Social Worker

ME11 - ME13 £41,964 -£50,646

We are looking for a qualified Social Worker with a personality of someone with drive, determination and vision Apply for this job

London Borough of Merton