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ECONOMIC GROWTH
Local transport bodies need greater freedoms
By Cllr Judith Blake | 10 July 2018
Local economies suffer due to transport disruption. Cllr Judith Blake explains what cities need i...
CORE CITIES
Keeping our creative economy afloat
By Cllr Judith Blake | 16 May 2018
Cllr Judith Blake on funding cities' cultural offerings.
WHITEHALL
Are our arguments finally getting through to ministers?
By Cllr Judith Blake | 20 March 2018
While some in government seem to be getting the message about council finances, Cllr Judith Blake...
WHITEHALL
Deprivation key to fair funding - Core Cities
By Dan Peters | 15 March 2018
Student numbers, deprivation, density and pollution should all be recognised by the Government wh...
FINANCE
Timetable will plunge sector into 'crisis management'
By Dan Peters | 15 March 2018
Local government would be thrown into a period of ‘crisis management’ under the Government’s curr...
FINANCE
Over-85 numbers must be in new formula - CCN
By Dan Peters | 15 March 2018
County councils have said it is ‘crucial’ that the new funding formula is able to reflect the gro...
ENVIRONMENT
Cities need to up their game to make devolution a success
By Andrew Carter | 12 March 2018
Devolution is not just about gaining new powers, it is about using the powers you already have. A...
CORE CITIES
Core Cities bypass ministers to meet Brexit negotiator Barnier
By Heather Jameson | 20 February 2018
Leaders of the UK’s cities met with EU chief negotiator Michel Barnier yesterday in a crucial bid...
FINANCE
Frugal authorities may be left exposed to more cuts
By Heather Jameson and Jamie Hailstone | 15 November 2017
It is a ‘tragic truth’ that local government’s ability to deal with cuts has left it vulnerable t...
CORE CITIES
Turning challenges into opportunities
By Jamie Hailstone | 15 November 2017
Despite growing challenges for local government and financial uncertainty ahead of the upcoming B...
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Finance Development Accountant
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Sandwell Council’s Finance Division is seeking a proactive Finance Development Accountant on a full-time permanent basis Apply for this job
LGR Programme Director
Up to £120k
This is a once in a generation opportunity to shape the future of local government in Worcestershire. Apply for this job
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