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FINANCE

Reforms of little benefit

By Matthew Pennycook | 13 February 2013

The Government's reform of council tax benefit could leave millions of people worse off, says Mat...

WHITEHALL

Can academies teach us anything?

By Henry Stewart | 13 February 2013

Academies will dominate local education for the foreseeable future, says a less-than-enthusiastic...

BUSINESS

How will Social Value Act impact council procurement?

By Julian Blake | 08 February 2013

Julian Blake examines the legal implications for local government in applying the Social Value Act

ECONOMIC GROWTH

An inward investment guide to England

07 February 2013

The MJ has teamed up with Local Futures to produce a guide to the best local authority areas for ...

WHITEHALL

Is silence golden in the chamber?

By Andy Sawford | 05 February 2013

Andy Sawford MP suggests the hurly burly of the Commons' chamber gives select committees licence ...

FINANCE

Learning from periods of chaos

05 February 2013

At Lambeth, we had a week in January which tested our business continuity plans to the letter, sa...

FINANCE

Restoring trust to a broken system

By Nick Forbes | 05 February 2013

Nick Forbes proposes an independent body to determine funding allocations for local government.

WHITEHALL

Out of step over EU vote?

By Stephen Weigel | 05 February 2013

Predicting the result of a referendum of the EU is as unpredictable as Strictly Come Dancing, say...

BUSINESS

Hands-on approach to apprenticeships

By Paul O'Brien | 05 February 2013

Youth unemployment is a major concern nationally, says Paul O'Brien. But Fife is one example of h...

HEALTH

Changing hearts and minds

05 February 2013

Changing the behaviour of teenage drinkers, won Derry City Council an award in The MJ Local Gover...

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frederica-diamanta

Director of Business Solutions

£133,234

This is a unique opportunity to play a central role in shaping the region’s economic future and driving long-term prosperity. Apply for this job

Tees Valley Combined Authority

Director of Infrastructure

£133,234

Tees Valley Combined Authority is seeking an experienced, strategic individual to lead the Infrastructure Directorate. Apply for this job

Tees Valley Combined Authority

Joint Health Commissioning Manager

£59008 - £62422

About UsOxfordshire Cou... Apply for this job

Oxfordshire County Council