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ECONOMIC GROWTH

What happened to county devolution?

By Cllr Paul Carter | 19 September 2017

Cllr Paul Carter says the Government needs to devolve to two-tier areas as well as just cities.

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Why we must reform public sector procurement

By Mark Robinson | 18 September 2017

There is a growing clamour for post-Brexit public procurement reform, writes Mark Robinson.

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Out-of-borough children home placements rocket

By William Eichler | 18 September 2017

Department for Education figures have shown a 78% increase in youngsters placed in children’s hom...

WHITEHALL

Universal Credit halt calls grow

By Mark Conrad | 18 September 2017

Ministers have come under renewed pressure to halt the rollout of Universal Credit as housing ren...

WHITEHALL

Lib Dems fight for post-Grenfell action

By Dan Peters | 18 September 2017

The effective ‘privatisation’ of building control has led to a watering down of fire safety check...

LGIU

We must revisit the role of local government

By Jonathan Carr-West | 13 September 2017

With the political landscape in flux and mayors pushing the boundaries of their original remit, n...

BUSINESS RATES

IFS study casts doubt over backing for 100% business rate retention

By Michael Burton | 13 September 2017

Senior councillors and directors have expressed scepticism that 100% business rates retention wil...

FINANCE

McDonnell: Do not let officers determine policies

By Heather Jameson | 12 September 2017

Shadow chancellor John McDonnell has warned Labour councillors not to let their officers determin...

FINANCE

Government confirms transitional funding could continue

By Chris Mahony | 11 September 2017

Whitehall’s transitional funding arrangements could continue into 2019/20, the Department for Com...

EUROPEAN UNION

White Man Van on ... the Government

06 September 2017

The Government has turned into a load of Del Boys flogging tat off their market stalls.

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frederica-diamanta

Head of Legal Services & Deputy Monitoring Officer

Up to £100k (includes a market supplement)

Somerset Council is a place with real momentum. Apply for this job

Somerset Council

Head of Legal Projects and Regeneration

From £58,239 up to £67,030 pro rata

We have an exciting opportunity for a senior solicitor to join our ambitious and high performing legal service. Apply for this job

North Yorkshire Council

Infrastructure Negotiation Team Leader

£59008 - £62422

The post of Infrastructure Negotiation Team Leader is a key role at Oxfordshire County Council where you will lead a Team of negotiators to secure ... Apply for this job

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