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ECONOMIC GROWTH

Authority backs £1.2m BID for Hexam

By Jamie Hailstone | 03 December 2015

Northumberland CC has backed the development of a new £1.2m business improvement district (BID) i...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Whitehall told to 'keep tidal lagoon on track'

By Jamie Hailstone | 03 December 2015

Swansea City Council’s leader has called on the Government to keep plans to build the world’s fi...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Investment brings revival for Port of Sunderland

By Jamie Hailstone | 03 December 2015

The local authority owned Port of Sunderland has celebrated an important milestone in its progress.

WHITEHALL

Change will force interims out

By Julie Towers | 03 December 2015

The managing director of Penna’s recruitment business expresses concerns about the Government’s l...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Authority-owned firms offer greater cash benefits

By Jamie Hailstone | 25 November 2015

New figures have revealed the multi-million pound benefits local authority-owned trading companie...

BUSINESS

Authorities' outsourcing deals 'treble since May'

By Jamie Hailstone | 10 November 2015

The value of local government outsourcing contracts being signed has trebled since the General El...

FINANCE

Social care – where do we go from here?

By Michael Burton | 03 November 2015

Social care is a top concern for chief executives as a recent ‘snapshot’ survey revealed. In the ...

BUSINESS

Council fights to keep waste contract details confidential

By Jamie Hailstone | 20 October 2015

Gloucestershire CC has warned a ruling forcing it to publish details of a £500m incinerator contr...

BUSINESS

Authority in line to lose £10m if club is wound up

By Jamie Hailstone | 20 October 2015

Northampton BC’s attempts to recoup a £10.25m loan to a football club have gone into extra time a...

BUSINESS

Councils' failing ICT firm to close in the red

By Jamie Hailstone | 14 October 2015

An ICT firm launched by Cheshire East and Chester West & Chester councils is to close after repor...

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frederica-diamanta

Chief Executive

Up to £234,171

This is a rare opportunity to lead a council with both strength and ambition at a time of change. Apply for this job

Leicestershire County Council

Director of Adults and Integrated Commissioning

up to £129,530 per annum

A career-defining role at the heart of adult social care transformation. Apply for this job

Kent County Council

Service Director – Skills and Regeneration

up to £114,023

Kirklees is a district of ambition, compassion, and opportunity. Apply for this job

Kirklees Metropolitan Council