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ECONOMIC GROWTH
Districts hit back at compulsory unitarisation call
By Martin Ford | 11 May 2023
District councils have defended their role in revitalising local economies after a think-tank adv...
TRANSFORMATION
Making a modern digital council
By Rob Miller | 10 May 2023
Philip Glanville and Rob Miller set out how Hackney LBC is playing a key role in progressing digi...
DIGITAL
Solving the digital skills challenge
By David Palmer | 05 May 2023
David Palmer asks if the Government will hit the 2025 targets set out in the 'Transforming for a ...
FINANCE
Labour told its apprenticeships overhaul will need funding
By Dan Peters | 24 April 2023
Labour is coming under pressure to back its commitment to overhaul the ‘failing’ apprenticeships ...
CLIMATE CHANGE
Five priorities to solve the workforce crisis
By Gordon McFarlane | 18 April 2023
Gordon McFarlane sets out five ways to address the capacity and skills gap in local government, a...
WHITEHALL
EXCLUSIVE: 'It's time for a new Audit Commission'
By EXCLUSIVE by Dan Peters | 12 April 2023
An ex-senior mandarin has today called for a new Audit Commission as The MJ reveals the draft met...
SOCIAL CARE
A watchdog's role is to catch councils before they fail
By Heather Jameson | 12 April 2023
Oflog is not the Audit Commission, says Heather Jameson. 'The question is not whether we are tryi...
RECRUITMENT
The unseen value of interims
By Abi O'Brien | 04 April 2023
When the purse strings really tighten, why should local authorities invest in interim resources? ...
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
Tackling the digital skills gap in Leeds
By Martyn Long | 04 April 2023
Martyn Long outlines how the Growing Talent Digital Leeds programme is supporting young people to...
ECONOMIC GROWTH
A skills plan for Surrey
By Michael Coughlin | 04 April 2023
Michael Coughlin sets out the key elements of Surrey’s plan to create a unified and innovative sk...
Strategic Director – Housing and Investment
£94,943 – £110,471 + excellent benefits
The City of Lincoln Council is seeking an exceptional housing leader to shape the future of its landlord service. Apply for this job
Highways and Sustainable Transport Contract Manager
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Assistant Director of Governance, People & Performance (Monitoring Officer)
c.£95,000
Arun District Council is entering one of the most significant and exciting periods in its recent history Apply for this job
- Spring Statement: OBR paints gloomy picture of council finances
- 'Widespread lack of understanding' to blame for key worker oversight
- Government should have 'leeway' to seek new council leaders' LGR views
- Councils prepare for political turmoil
- Reorganisation is an opportunity to switch to a more preventative system
Strategic Director – Housing and Investment
£94,943 – £110,471 + excellent benefits
The City of Lincoln Council is seeking an exceptional housing leader to shape the future of its landlord service. Apply for this job
Highways and Sustainable Transport Contract Manager
MGA £60,573 - £62,766 per annum
We are seeking an experienced Contract Manager with a passion for highways and sustainable transport. Apply for this job
Assistant Director of Governance, People & Performance (Monitoring Officer)
c.£95,000
Arun District Council is entering one of the most significant and exciting periods in its recent history Apply for this job
- Spring Statement: OBR paints gloomy picture of council finances
- 'Widespread lack of understanding' to blame for key worker oversight
- Government should have 'leeway' to seek new council leaders' LGR views
- Councils prepare for political turmoil
- Reorganisation is an opportunity to switch to a more preventative system
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