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FINANCE

How will Brexit affect local economies?

By Michael Burton | 21 June 2017

As the Government begins the tortuous negotiations for Brexit, local authorities are concerned ab...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Lower-tier councils pull out of Sheffield devolution deal

By Dan Peters | 14 June 2017

Bassetlaw DC has become the second lower-tier council to back away from participation in the Shef...

FINANCE

Counties can impact the next administration's agenda

By James Maker | 14 June 2017

There is a growing disquiet as to whether business rate retention offers the solutions to local g...

FINANCE

More business rates lead to Reading making £1m reserves raid

By Dan Peters | 14 June 2017

Reading BC has been forced to raid its reserves by an extra £1m after collecting more business ra...

BUSINESS RATES

'Give firms accurate bills,' authorities told

By Mark Conrad | 06 June 2017

Ministers should ensure all firms that qualify for local business rates support receive help with...

SOCIAL CARE

A bulging in-tray awaits the communities secretary next week

By Michael Burton | 06 June 2017

From community cohesion to business rates, devolution and adult social care, whoever walks into M...

FINANCE

Councils face huge refund woes after Virgin billing U-turn

By Dan Peters | 06 June 2017

Virgin Media has backtracked on a proposed deal that would have led to it withdrawing its attempt...

WHITEHALL

Fears raised over care cap

By Mark Conrad | 30 May 2017

IFS questions viability of Tory plans limiting individual care costs.

FINANCE

Academies put authorities under financial pressure

By Dan Peters | 30 May 2017

The increasing number of academies and free schools is forcing councils to put money aside in cas...

FINANCE

Where will the money fall in the future?

By Norma Atlay | 24 May 2017

Norma Atlay asks the important questions about a fast-changing local government finance system.

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Investment Manager

Salary: £63,537 per annum plus benefits and relocation allowance

We have announced a pensions administration shared service with the Teesside Pension Fund. Apply for this job

Tyne and Wear Pension Fund

Director of Integrated Commissioning

£119,505 - £139,146 (inclusive of Choices payment of £5,727 pa)

We don’t just talk about integration in Bexley; we live and breathe it. Apply for this job

London Borough of Bexley

Director of Corporate Services

£100,000 plus excellent pension scheme

We are a forward-looking organisation that genuinely wants to live our new values of People, Pride, Performance and Progress. Apply for this job

St Leger Homes

frederica-diamanta

Investment Manager

Salary: £63,537 per annum plus benefits and relocation allowance

We have announced a pensions administration shared service with the Teesside Pension Fund. Apply for this job

Tyne and Wear Pension Fund

Director of Integrated Commissioning

£119,505 - £139,146 (inclusive of Choices payment of £5,727 pa)

We don’t just talk about integration in Bexley; we live and breathe it. Apply for this job

London Borough of Bexley

Director of Corporate Services

£100,000 plus excellent pension scheme

We are a forward-looking organisation that genuinely wants to live our new values of People, Pride, Performance and Progress. Apply for this job

St Leger Homes