FINANCE

COSLA hits back at criticism over council borrowing levels

By Dan Peters | 10 March 2015

The main body representing Scottish councils has defended local authorities’ record levels of deb...

FINANCE

London and the North bore brunt of budget cuts, IFS study shows

By Jonathan Werran | 05 March 2015

London boroughs and councils in the North East and North West experienced the largest per-head sp...

FINANCE

Pickles welcomes Cipfa's council tax survey

By Jonathan Werran | 05 March 2015

Average council tax bills across England are set to increase by a mere 1% in 2015, public finance...

FINANCE

Sparks backs report on two-speed devolution

By Heather Jameson | 17 February 2015

There needs to be a ‘root and branch review of the form and function of local government’, chair ...

FINANCE

Climate for bolder restructuring

By Rob Whiteman | 17 February 2015

The Independent Commission on Local Government Finance’s report shares realistic solutions but do...

WHITEHALL

Councils warned to 'check first, pay later' to fight fraud

By Jonathan Werran | 17 February 2015

Senior local authority managers should understand the risks of fraud and ensure councils are usin...

COUNCILLORS

New-look ethics code a step closer

03 February 2015

Groups representing senior council officers will this week be formally invited to sign up to plan...

WHITEHALL

Partial funding victory for councils in final settlement

By Dan Peters | 03 February 2015

Councils scored a partial victory this week with an extra £74m for local welfare and social care ...

HEALTH

Whiteman: Integrate health and social care to save NHS

By Dan Peters | 03 February 2015

Finance chiefs have warned some parts of the NHS are heading towards a financial cliff without in...

FINANCE

Time to face facts

03 February 2015

Can councils continue to provide quality services on the frontline with less and less resources –...

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Principal Lawyer (Adult Social Care)

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Are you an experienced Adult Social Care Lawyer looking to expand your skill Apply for this job

West Northamptonshire Council

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Help protect residents and shape better standards across our borough.As a Fire Safety Surveyor, you'll use your technical expertise to help make homes Apply for this job

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