LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

We're just getting started

23 June 2015

LGA chairman David Sparks reflects on a significant year for the sector and looks ahead to seeing...

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

Young at heart

By Cllr Peter Box | 23 June 2015

Cllr Peter Box explains how employment and skills disparities, in particular for young people, wi...

HEALTH

Decisions, decisions

By Cllr Izzi Secombe | 23 June 2015

Health and social care funding will take centre stage at the upcoming LGA conference, but Cllr Iz...

HEALTH

Tyne to plan for a healthier future

By Cllr Iain Malcolm | 23 June 2015

Cllr Iain Malcolm explains how South Tyneside has taken a bold, collaborative approach to integra...

FINANCE

Pastures new

By Sarah Pickup | 23 June 2015

Outgoing Hertfordshire CC deputy chief executive Sarah Pickup relates her experiences and achieve...

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

LGA seeks leave to appeal on business rates

By Jonathan Werran | 23 June 2015

Failure to reform the business rates appeal system so councils can contest appeals could result i...

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

LGA calls for devo annual report

22 June 2015

The Local Government Association is calling for an ‘annual report’ on the progress of devolution ...

HEALTH

BREAKING: Pickup hired as LGA deputy chief executive

By Heather Jameson | 18 June 2015

Hertfordshire CC’s deputy chief executive, Sarah Pickup, has been appointed as deputy chief execu...

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

LGA sets out key priorities

By Jonathan Werran | 17 June 2015

The Local Government Association (LGA) has chosen five key pieces of legislation from the Queen’s...

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

Do it yourself on improvement - or DCLG will

By Heather Jameson | 17 June 2015

Inspection and improvement in local government has remained a thorny issue ever since former comm...

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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