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What can UK towns learn from Mississippi or Finland? 08/11/2016 What if a small rural town in England could learn from the fortunes of a town in Mississippi, USA? Or, a town on the coast of Scotland learn the secrets of a thriving town in Finland? Douglas White reports.

Analysis

VE Day: Council duties under the Armed Forces Covenant

As we mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day, Geoff Wild, Legal & Governance Consultant, looks at the duties of councils under the Armed Forces Covenant.

Opinion

What’s happening inside the LGPS?

Get the most informed take on the challenges and opportunities that substantial reform will bring at this year’s PLSA Local Authority Conference.

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New Products

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Case Studies

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Company Anouncements

Believ excels in environmental responsibility and worker satisfaction in B Corp certification

Matrix Workforce Management Solutions Appoints Andrew Curry as Client Engagement Director for Health and Social Care

Stepping up to help disabled social housing tenants

Envirobed® CD534: The benchmark for bedding mortars since 2005

Vent-Axia Supports Global Recycling Day 2025

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Unlock Awaab’s Law compliance with audits

Customer Service Officer (Outreach Library Service)

Band C SCP 5-8 (£24,790 - £25,992) pro rata

We are looking to recruit for a Customer Service Officer to join an established team at Sandwell Libraries - Outreach Library Service. Sandwell, West Midlands

Recuriter: Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council