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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...

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...

WHITEHALL

EXCLUSIVE: LGA ignores calls for forced peer reviews

By Dan Peters | 17 June 2015

Whitehall inspectors could march into councils that refuse to engage with sector-led improvement ...

FINANCE

Talks to be held on coastal devolution

By Dan Peters | 16 June 2015

The appetite for devolving powers to coastal councils will be discussed by at least 28 senior off...

WHITEHALL

IFS questions if public sector workers have 'mobility' factor

By Jonathan Werran | 16 June 2015

Leading public finance economists have this week questioned whether the estimated 800,000 governm...

WHITEHALL

DCLG needs better data on new burdens, says NAO

By Heather Jameson | 11 June 2015

The Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) ‘needs to use its intelligence better’...

HEALTH

NAO warning over Care Act cash shortfall

By Heather Jameson | 10 June 2015

Councils are at risk of a funding shortfall for the Care Act as the Government may have underesti...

FINANCE

Finding the right balance

By John Tizard | 09 June 2015

If I were applying to be Local Government Association chief executive or on the appointment panel...

WHITEHALL

Devolving power from the centre

By Andy Sawford | 09 June 2015

The cause of localism has been advanced following the General Election. Andy Sawford examines how...

FINANCE

Bonds agency 'key agent of change'

By Dan Peters | 09 June 2015

The boss of the firm that will issue the UK’s first municipal bonds has said local government is ...

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frederica-diamanta

Director of Corporate Services

£100,000 plus excellent pension scheme

We are a forward-looking organisation that genuinely wants to live our new values of People, Pride, Performance and Progress. Apply for this job

St Leger Homes

Transformation and Innovation Manager

£51,356- £55,539

Do you thrive in a dynamic and innovative environment? Apply for this job

North Yorkshire Council

Transformation and Innovation Manager

£51,356- £55,539

Do you thrive in a dynamic and innovative environment? Apply for this job

North Yorkshire Council