ECONOMIC GROWTH

Autumn Statement: The coming years will be extraordinarily difficult

By Rob Whiteman CBE | 21 November 2022

The chancellor hopes for growth by balancing tax rises and spending restraint, but the statement ...

ADULT SOCIAL CARE

Autumn Statement: It's pretty depressing, but it could have been worse

By Chris Tambini | 21 November 2022

Chris Tambini says that after the Autumn Statement local government is in a better place than we ...

WASTE

Autumn Statement: A curate's egg for districts

By Ian Miller | 21 November 2022

Tracy Bingham and Ian Miller say that without bold changes in legislation and policy the ability ...

COUNCIL TAX

Autumn Statement: Jam today, gruel tomorrow

By Michael Burton | 21 November 2022

In last week’s Autumn Statement chancellor Jeremy Hunt has pushed public spending cuts beyond the...

WHITEHALL

Autumn Statement: The pain has just been deferred

By Jessica Studdert | 18 November 2022

If the Government’s priority was stability, the Autumn Statement failed to deliver, says Jessica ...

FINANCE

Autumn Statement: Hunt confirms council tax rises of 5%

By Mark Conrad | 17 November 2022

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has announced a likely 5% hike in council tax, as well as swingeing public...

FINANCE

Autumn statement: Investment zones 'refocus'

By Paul Marinko | 17 November 2022

Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt has binned ‘existing expressions of interest’ from counci...

FINANCE

Autumn Statement: Hunt shores up public finances

17 November 2022

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has unveiled an Autumn Statement aimed at stabilising the economy in the a...

WELFARE

Autumn Statement: £1bn extension to Household Support Fund

By Laura Sharman | 17 November 2022

Local authorities will receive £1bn of funding to ensure vulnerable households are supported thro...

HOUSING

Autumn Statement: Social housing rent rise capped at 7%

By Laura Sharman | 17 November 2022

Social landlords could see losses of £4.9bn in rental income over the next five years after the c...

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Carbon and Net Zero Manager

£47,754 - £50,788

To lead and manage the carbon strategy for the Agent by developing a programme Apply for this job

South Wales Trunk Road Agent

Director of Policy, Performance and Reform

To £119k

Manchester is a thriving, modern city known globally for culture, leisure and sporting success Apply for this job

Manchester City Council

Director of Finance and Procurement

£98,957 - £105,568

Lead our financial strategy, ensuring strong governance, smart resource management, and long-term resilience. Apply for this job

Wiltshire Council