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ECONOMIC GROWTH
Councils counter warnings about property plan risks
By Dan Peters | 10 May 2017
Key figures have hit back at warnings councils could go bankrupt if the sector’s increasing invol...
FINANCE
Finance officers must be prepared for General Election shocks
By Rob Whiteman | 26 April 2017
Councils need to ensure their budgets are resilient, whatever the outcome of the General Election...
WHITEHALL
'Delay rollout of 100% rates retention by at least a year'
By Dan Peters | 26 April 2017
The rollout of 100% business rates retention should be pushed back by at least a year, the chair ...
FINANCE
CIPFA warning over voluntary mergers
By Laura Sharman | 20 April 2017
Councils will be unable to cover the costs of voluntary mergers in Wales using their reserves, th...
WHITEHALL
CIPFA warning as General Election called
By Mark Conrad | 18 April 2017
MPs should not use the snap General Election to make ‘undeliverable promises’ about the future fu...
WHITEHALL
Scorn for Bourne's £1bn
By Dan Peters | 11 April 2017
Government figures claiming councils can raise £1bn through the social care precept are massively...
CHIEF EXECUTIVES
BREAKING: Council suspends chief Suarez
By Dan Peters | 11 April 2017
Cheshire East Council has suspended its chief executive Mike Suarez while an independent investig...
FINANCE
Fighting fraud through collaboration
By Rachael Tiffen | 11 April 2017
Fraud is a serious issue for local government. Rachael Tiffen says setting up a sector-led counte...
FINANCE
Whitehall may step in over authorities' commercial deals
By Dan Peters | 05 April 2017
The Government may intervene to lower the risks associated with the increased commercial activiti...
FINANCE
In the same boat?
By Dan Peters | 05 April 2017
Dan Peters talks to key figures in the sector about the future for health and social care integra...
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Strategic Head of Finance and S151 Officer
Package up to £109,592
As the Section 151 Officer, you will play a key role in supporting the Council through its wider journey.. Apply for this job
Director of Customer, Digital and Corporate Strategy
£108,842
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Partnership and Improvement Manager SEND WMF2888e
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Are you passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)? Apply for this job
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