ECONOMIC GROWTH

Time to get to grips with the NEETs

By John McDonough | 21 February 2012

Only by a real focus on their concerns can we help the young workless says John McDonough.

WHITEHALL

Whitehall watch

By Paul Wheeler | 17 February 2012

The centralist tendencies in Whitehall are still in command says Paul Wheeler.

WHITEHALL

The future of public accountability

By Jonathan Werran | 17 February 2012

Jonathan Werran looks at how Margaret Hodge shared her views on the key issue of academy schools.

BUSINESS

A declaration of independence and a New Magna Carta.

By Professor Colin Copus | 16 February 2012

Colin Copus reports on the launch of a new draft code designed to enshrine local government’s rel...

FINANCE

A perspective on 'whole place' budgets

By Michael Burton | 15 February 2012

Michael Burton talks to the chief executive of Cheshire West and Chester,Steve Robinson about who...

BUSINESS

Local government and the capital markets: time to re-connect?

By Ben Ticehurst | 15 February 2012

John Tizard and Ben Ticehurst say councils should plug into the capital markets now they have ne...

FINANCE

Why Brentwood and Essex ended the shared chief deal

By Louise McKinlay | 15 February 2012

Brentwood BC leader Louise McKinlay explains why her council and Essex CC decided to stop sharing...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

The 2012 quest to find the best begins in Birmingham

15 February 2012

The last week in January saw the start of the Local Government Challenge 2012,in search for the s...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Rebuilding the spirit of Tottenham

15 February 2012

Last week, riots inquiry head Darra Singh gave his thoughts,on the summer disturbances.Cllr Clair...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Localising rates will help local economies

By Bob Neill | 15 February 2012

Local government minister Bob Neill says there are too many myths around plans to give councils b...

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frederica-diamanta

Chief Financial Officer - Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner

£85,245 - £90,273

An experienced CFO sought to shape the financial strategy and governance that supports delivery of police and crime objectives in Wiltshire & Swindon. Apply for this job

OPCC

Head of Parks & Open Spaces

£75,445 & generous pension and benefits

Southend-on-Sea City Council is seeking a dynamic, ambitious and experienced professional to lead our award-winning Parks & Open Spaces Services. Apply for this job

Southend-on-Sea City Council

Deputy Director Transformation & Business Services

£91,872 per annum

With a new Leadership Team in place, we are ambitious for our future and proud of our achievements. Apply for this job

Devon County Council