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675,000 households face council tax hikes as CTB transition money ends

By Jonathan Werran | 31 March 2014

Nearly 700,000 working-age households face the prospect of average £120 increases in council tax ...

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Councils hit back at children's services crisis claims

By Jamie Hailstone | 31 March 2014

Council bosses have hit back at claims by the NSPCC.

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Councils complain of 'lukewarm'partners

By MJ Correspondent | 26 March 2014

Council bosses have been warned of potential tensions in their relationships with key external pa...

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Full coverage: Budget 2014

By MJ reporters | 24 March 2014

The MJ team has compiled news, analysis, useful resources and reaction to the Budget.

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MPs' warning on crisis loans

By Jonathan Werran | 20 March 2014

Ministers must act on crisis loans, MPs have demanded this week.

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Council progress 'slow' on social value

By Jamie Hailstone | 18 March 2014

A report on procurement could help ‘nudge’ some councils to take advantage of the Social Value Ac...

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New law could lead to fundamental change, say care bosses

By Jamie Hailstone | 14 March 2014

New legislation around the care for children and families could lead to ‘fundamental changes,' ca...

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

Why service matters

By Philip Colligan | 12 March 2014

Philip Colligan explains the concept behind Cities of Service – an initiative to dramatically tra...

FINANCE

Cash shortfalls put care reforms at risk

By Jamie Hailstone | 12 March 2014

Local government leaders have warned about potential funding shortfalls in the Care Bill as it en...

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

Debt-busters

By Cllr Jean Stretton | 12 March 2014

Jean Stretton outlines how Oldham MBC’s ‘fair debt policy’ is helping residents with financial pr...

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frederica-diamanta

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

Sevenoaks District Council

Director of Customer, Digital and Corporate Strategy 

£108,842

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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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