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Councils better debt collectors than HMRC and DWP

By Thomas Bridge | 08 January 2016

Councils are treating people better than central government when chasing debt, according to suppo...

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Social care precept will 'tie authorities in knots'

By Sam Clayden | 07 January 2016

The 2% social care tax precept will create unnecessary bureaucracy, a respected finance director ...

FINANCE

LGA: 475k homes approved by councils still unfinished

By Thomas Bridge | 07 January 2016

Almost 500,000 homes have been granted planning permission by councils but are yet to be built, r...

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Council tax falls by 8%

By Dan Peters | 04 January 2016

The average band D council tax bill fell by eight per cent between 2010/11 and 2015/16, new resea...

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Integration cash and council tax freeze in settlement

By Dan Peters | 16 December 2015

Local authorities in Scotland will receive £250m from the NHS as part of a ‘radical reform to the...

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Cities need more control over finances

By Louise McGough | 16 December 2015

Following the announcement of healthcare devolution pilots in London, Louise McGough explains why...

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Rates retention scrutinised

By Dan Peters | 16 December 2015

The impact of 100% business rates retention on English council finances will be examined in a new...

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Commission to call for scrapping of council tax

By Jamie Hailstone | 14 December 2015

A cross-party group of politicians and finance experts will today call for an end to the current ...

FINANCE

Settling on the Welsh way

By Leighton Andrews | 11 December 2015

Following the Welsh local government settlement, minister Leighton Andrews explains why councils ...

FINANCE

Mind the (social care) gap

By David McCullough | 10 December 2015

David McCullough says despite increased funding some councils are going to struggle to support th...

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frederica-diamanta

Director of People Services

£106,305 - £116,305

This pivotal leadership role will drive the development and delivery of our People Strategy Apply for this job

East Riding of Yorkshire Council

Service Manager – Quality Assurance & Practice Development

£54,994 - £62,777 per annum

Lead excellence in social work practice and help shape continuous improvement across Children’s Services. Apply for this job

Cheshire East Council

Chief Executive

c.£235,000

In April 2027, West Surrey Council will become one of England's largest new unitary authorities Apply for this job

West Surrey Council

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