ECONOMIC GROWTH

Commercialisation: learning from experience

By Malcolm Morley | 27 September 2017

Professor Malcolm Morley gathers the experience and learning of key figures in the public and not...

DIGITAL

A world of opportunities and challenges

By William Eichler | 27 September 2017

A survey by The MJ and BT asked local authority chief executives and managers for their views on ...

WHITEHALL

Andrew Gwynne: We need a DCLG that will fight for the sector

By Dan Peters | 20 September 2017

As the Labour conference gathers in Brighton, Shadow communities secretary Andrew Gwynne talks to...

BUSINESS

Missing the bigger picture?

By Dan Corry | 20 September 2017

It’s easy to ignore major issues and focus on smaller things to do and improve. But, argues Dan C...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

A new hope for children's services?

By Dan Peters | 13 September 2017

At a crucial and at times troubling period for children’s services, and with new Ofsted leadershi...

FINANCE

Will 100% business rates deliver benefits?

By Michael Burton | 13 September 2017

Fresh analysis questions whether 100% business rates retention would actually benefit councils. M...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

What went wrong in Rotherham

By Sam Clayden | 12 September 2017

Sam Clayden analyses the findings of six independent investigations delving into alleged failures...

FINANCE

Tax receipts flatter July's budget figures

By Michael Burton | 06 September 2017

There was good news for July’s public finance figures but the long-term picture remains delicate,...

FINANCE

Sector told to boost reserves

By Sam Clayden | 06 September 2017

Local authorities are increasingly dipping into their reserves to plug funding gaps – something t...

COMMUNICATIONS

Lamenting the loss of local news

By Sam Clayden | 30 August 2017

Sam Clayden looks at last week’s London Assembly report on the decline of local media, and below ...

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Principal Lawyer (Adult Social Care)

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Are you an experienced Adult Social Care Lawyer looking to expand your skill Apply for this job

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Help protect residents and shape better standards across our borough.As a Fire Safety Surveyor, you'll use your technical expertise to help make homes Apply for this job

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