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FINANCE
Districts call for 'more robust' audit procurement
By Dan Peters | 12 March 2020
District councils have called for a ‘more robust procurement process’ as an increasing number of ...
WHITEHALL
Budget 2020: Councils compensated for rates bonanza
By Michael Burton | 11 March 2020
The Government has pledged to compensate local authorities for the entire loss of business rates ...
BUSINESS
Sustainability of 'Cinderella' audit market hard to achieve - review
By Dan Peters | 10 March 2020
The sustainability of the ‘Cinderella’ local government audit market will be ‘difficult to achiev...
BUSINESS
AI could save councils £500,000
By Naomi Larsson | 09 March 2020
Artificial intelligence (AI) technology could save local authorities £500,000 in the next 12 mont...
BUSINESS
Bristol to strike homes deal with Legal & General
By Martin Ford | 06 March 2020
Senior councillors gave the green light to sell council-owned land and purchase homes once the si...
WHITEHALL
Select committee launches cladding inquiry
By Dan Peters | 06 March 2020
The Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee has launched a new inquiry into the pace ...
ECONOMIC GROWTH
Nottingham undaunted by Intu plight
By Martin Ford | 05 March 2020
The council has vowed not to let its partner’s financial troubles derail a multi-million pound re...
BUSINESS
Kier suffers £41m loss
By Martin Ford | 05 March 2020
Outsourcing specialist Kier has posted losses of more than £41m in the past six months.
BUSINESS
Flybe collapse hits council-owned airports
By Martin Ford | 05 March 2020
The airline entered administration this morning, leading to the grounding of all flights.
FINANCE
IfG: Extend outsourcing reforms to councils
By Michael Burton | 04 March 2020
Government reforms of outsourcing to avoid another Carillion collapse must be extended to local g...
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- Labour Conference: McMahon will 'come back stronger' on LGR
- Election watchdog 'not consulted' before shadow poll cancellation
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Engineering Team Manager (Highways Assets)
Special A, SCP 42-45, £55,224 - £58,605 pa
You will be responsible for the Councils asset management system, and ensuring all data is valid and current. Apply for this job
Communities Locality Lead
£53,051 - £57,372 per annum
We’re looking for an inspiring, community‑focused leader to join our Localities Service as the Communities team Locality Lead for Selby & Ainsty. Apply for this job
Director of Place
£125k plus Distant Islands Allowance
This is a key strategic role in supporting the economic success of our islands Apply for this job
- Labour Conference: McMahon will 'come back stronger' on LGR
- Election watchdog 'not consulted' before shadow poll cancellation
- Downgrading councils who use illegal children's homes holds sector to 'unattainable standard'
- Strategic authorities: Staying off the ropes
- Worcestershire reorganisation row erupts
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