FINANCE

A sticking plaster on social care?

By Ann McGauran | 17 October 2018

Health secretary Matt Hancock’s social care cash announcement at the Conservative Party conferenc...

FINANCE

Watchdog calls for NHS and care funds to be pooled

By Martin Ford | 11 October 2018

Increased social care funding is the only way to relieve pressure on hospitals, local government ...

COUNTY COUNCILS' NETWORK

One conference with two messages

By Michael Burton | 03 October 2018

Two events run simultaneously at the Conservative Party conference, says Michael Burton. At the m...

FINANCE

Council housing borrowing cap axed

By Martin Ford | 03 October 2018

The cap on council borrowing for housebuilding will be scrapped, the Prime Minister has announced.

FINANCE

CCN: Council cuts to reach £1bn

By Martin Ford | 20 September 2018

English county council spending and cuts to frontline services will amount to £1bn in the next fi...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Councils overspend £800m on children's services

By Laura Sharman | 23 August 2018

Councils in England overspent £816m on children’s services in 2017/18, according to official figu...

FINANCE

Whiteman: NHS will benefit most from Spending Review

By Dan Peters | 09 August 2018

Councils were this week warned not to expect a significant windfall in next spring’s Spending Rev...

COUNTY COUNCILS' NETWORK

Reforming two-tier arrangements

By James Maker | 08 August 2018

Reorganisation has proved controversial in many parts of the country. James Maker suggests poolin...

WHITEHALL

LEPs in Whitehall engagement warning

By Mark Conrad | 07 August 2018

Local Enterprise Partnerships (LEPs) have privately warned Whitehall departments they must improv...

WHITEHALL

Councils warn of no deal Brexit risks

By Mark Conrad | 24 July 2018

A no deal Brexit would leave councils struggling with new checks on EU imports and without access...

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Service Director - Strategic Housing, Property and Safer Communities

£104,810

We are looking for a strategic and resilient leader to become our next Assistant Director of Strategic Housing, Property and Safer Communities. Apply for this job

City Of Doncaster Council

Procurement Manager

Up to £60k (inc. market supplement*)

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced procurement professional to lead a small central team. Apply for this job

Dacorum Borough Council

Corporate Investigation Officer RBKC618350

£41,967 - £50,088 per annum

Three local authorities, one aim: to prevent and overcome fraud. Apply for this job

The Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea Council