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PLANNING
The sector cannot simply make blank cheque arguments
By Simon Edwards | 09 January 2020
It will be crucial to show the new Government that investing in local government will provide a r...
SOCIAL CARE
Counties are key to unleashing the entire country's potential
By David Williams | 18 December 2019
David Williams says Boris Johnson’s Government has been elected on a domestic pledge to ‘level-up...
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
Let's ensure the sector gets heard above the post-election hubbub
By Anthony May | 27 November 2019
To get its voice heard by an incoming government, the sector should unite around the main themes ...
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION
A vote for change
By Martin Ford | 20 November 2019
Local government calls for ‘radical change’ and ‘genuine devolution’ increased this week as polit...
BUSINESS RATES
Maybe it's a fresh start for local government
By Heather Jameson | 19 November 2019
Would the demise of business rates be such a bad thing for local government, asks Heather Jameson
FINANCE
We need 10-year settlements, LGA chairman says
By Heather Jameson | 18 November 2019
Local government should have 10-year financial settlements to be able to forward plan properly, t...
COUNTY COUNCILS' NETWORK
Counties to press for 'devolution for all'
By Martin Ford | 18 November 2019
A call has been made for the next Government to increase the level of devolution to county councils.
COUNTY COUNCILS' NETWORK
'Unleash the potential of counties'
By Simon Edwards | 13 November 2019
The County Councils’ Network conference begins this weekend against the backdrop of the General E...
COUNTY COUNCILS' NETWORK
Councils ask General Election candidates for funding reforms
By Martin Ford | 06 November 2019
Councils have made their pitches to the parties vying for control of Westminster as the General E...
COUNTY COUNCILS' NETWORK
Councils 'set up to fail' on SEND
By Ann McGauran | 29 October 2019
A committee of MPs has acknowledged the Government’s proposal for a significant increase in high ...
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Join us for a rare opportunity to lead one of the UK’s newest and most ambitious councils Apply for this job
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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