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BUSINESS
Time is money
By Terry Corby | 17 July 2023
Ahead of new procurement rules due to be introduced next year, Terry Corby highlights the key findings of new research revealing how long it takes each local authority to pay its suppliers.
BUSINESS
Councils plan for Kier exit
By Dan Peters | 11 September 2019
Councils have been making plans after Kier decided to exit the waste industry.
BUSINESS
Mursell to leave Kier
By Chris Ames | 22 January 2019
Kier has announced that chief executive Haydn Mursell will leave the business ‘with immediate eff...
BUSINESS
Building handover after council loan deadline missed
By Dan Peters | 11 December 2018
A state-of-the-art commercial workspace will be handed over to a council after one of the UK’s la...
CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE
Roberts to take over from Straw
22 March 2016
Phil Roberts will succeed Jack Straw as chief executive of Swansea City & CC in May.
WHITEHALL
Ethical trading disputes could land authorities with hefty costs
By Sam Clayden | 22 March 2016
Councils facing legal disputes over decisions to cease trading and investment with countries on e...
WHITEHALL
Lewis suggests changes to Sunday trading plans
By William Eichler | 07 March 2016
Councils will be able to ‘draw a red line’ around town centres to ensure high street shops benefi...
TRADING
Nottingham bids to become UK's most China-friendly city
By MJ reporter | 29 February 2016
Nottingham has signed a five-year deal with Ningbo in its bid to become the UK’s ‘most China-frie...
WHITEHALL
Footfall fever
16 February 2016
Diary doesn’t want to come across as a frightful snob, but we could not help raise an eyebrow whe...
FINANCE
EXCLUSIVE: Chiefs use poll to plea for fresh fiscal powers
By Dan Peters | 16 February 2016
Local government needs fiscal devolution and more powers to secure a financially sustainable futu...
WHITEHALL
Pension fund investment regulations could be 'disastrous'
By Sam Clayden | 15 February 2016
Forcing pension funds to follow UK foreign policy when making investment decisions could be ‘disa...
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Engineering Team Manager (Highways Assets)
Special A, SCP 42-45, £55,224 - £58,605 pa
You will be responsible for the Councils asset management system, and ensuring all data is valid and current. Apply for this job
Communities Locality Lead
£53,051 - £57,372 per annum
We’re looking for an inspiring, community‑focused leader to join our Localities Service as the Communities team Locality Lead for Selby & Ainsty. Apply for this job
Director of Place
£125k plus Distant Islands Allowance
This is a key strategic role in supporting the economic success of our islands Apply for this job
- Election watchdog 'not consulted' before shadow poll cancellation
- Worcestershire reorganisation row erupts
- Medway talks with ministry over finances
- Labour Conference: McMahon will 'come back stronger' on LGR
- Downgrading councils who use illegal children's homes holds sector to 'unattainable standard'
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