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FINANCE
Don't erode new funding with fresh obligations
By Gary Fielding | 01 October 2019
The Spending Round was good news for councils, but if there is a systematic erosion of that fundi...
HOUSING
Prospering the Warrington way
By Dan Peters | 01 October 2019
In the wake of austerity, Warrington’s commercial strategy – mixing small investment with smart a...
WHITEHALL
Tory spending plans could be derailed by economic downturn - IFS
By Michael Burton | 01 October 2019
Multi-billion pound Conservative spending plans could be derailed by a further deterioration in t...
BUSINESS
Trading services expenditure increases by third
By Dan Peters | 30 September 2019
Local authority expenditure on trading services rose by a third in real terms from 2017/18 to 201...
WHITEHALL
Norfolk considers £16m new savings
By Dan Peters | 30 September 2019
Norfolk CC is considering new savings of £15.8m next year on top of already-agreed savings of £31...
BUSINESS
Growth in council loans and commercialism boosts Arlingclose profits
By Martin Ford | 25 September 2019
Financial consultancy Arlingclose has reported a growth in profits, boosted by councils’ ‘overtly...
AUSTERITY
The new outsourcing landscape
By Heather Jameson | 24 September 2019
With the impact of austerity and the collapse of high-profile firms like Carillion, outsourcing i...
SOCIAL CARE
Austerity takes a back seat – for the election
By Michael Burton | 24 September 2019
The election battleground is now about which party can be more forceful in turning its back on au...
FINANCE
Holyrood urged to find extra cash for Glasgow
By Mark Conrad | 24 September 2019
Scotland’s finance secretary, Derek MacKay, is under renewed pressure to find additional funding ...
INNOVATION
Ready for the revolution?
By Heather Jameson | 18 September 2019
With the rise of technology in the workplace, Nesta and The MJ asked local government frontline w...
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Service Directors: Children’s Social Care (North and South)
Up to £137,000
To succeed, you’ll already have an impressive and comprehensive track record of effectiveness, with particular experience in service improvement Apply for this job
Director of Digital, Data and Technology
circa £130,000
As our new Director, you will be responsible for shaping and delivering digital transformation across the council and beyond. Apply for this job
Director of Education
£111,136 – £116,521
The council is now looking for a social work qualified Director of Adult Social Care Apply for this job
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