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...

BUSINESS

Don't forget the community right to challenge

By Mike Mousdale | 15 February 2012

The community right to challenge may lead to more council services being outsourced say Helen Ran...

BUSINESS

County councils look East for trade boost

By Jamie Hailstone | 14 February 2012

Suffolk, Essex and Norfolk county councils have joined forces to help boost business links with C...

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frederica-diamanta

Strategic Director, Finance and Resources (S.151 Officer)

£110,799 - £120,706

Blackburn with Darwen is a distinctive, welcoming and vibrant borough with a strong identity and a genuine buzz about the place. Apply for this job

Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council

Principal Lawyer (Adult Social Care)

£55,036 - £58,879

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

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Fire Safety Surveyor

£66555 - £76077 per annum

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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