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FINANCE

We have a once in a generation chance to reform our finance system

By Cllr Nick Rushton | 13 March 2018

Cllr Nick Rushton argues the fair funding debate has so far been dominated by anecdote rather tha...

DCLG

Javid backs county unitary in Buckinghamshire

By Hiba Mahamadi | 12 March 2018

Local government secretary Sajid Javid has backed a single unitary council for Buckinghamshire.

WHITEHALL

LGA criticises May's land banking crackdown

By Mark Conrad | 05 March 2018

Government plans to tackle the housing shortage by ending land banking are not enough and should ...

PLANNING

Write strategic planning back into the system

By John Wood | 20 February 2018

John Wood outlines how he believes counties can do more to exploit their strengths in housing del...

COUNTY COUNCILS' NETWORK

Reorganisation in counties must be based on evidence

By James Maker | 20 February 2018

Reorganisation may be part of the future of local government in two–tier counties, but it will on...

FINANCE

Auditor in 'unlawful' budget warning

By Mark Conrad | 20 February 2018

Crisis-hit Northamptonshire CC was this week told to rip up its 2018/19 budget after auditors war...

PLANNING

More powers needed to unlock land for housing - LGA

By Hiba Mahamadi | 16 February 2018

Councils should be allowed to charge developers full council tax where land is left after securin...

FINANCE

Where next for Northants?

By Simon Edwards | 12 February 2018

Simon Edwards looks at where next for Northamptonshire CC after it became the first authority in ...

WHITEHALL

Porter: Play nicely or Government will impose reorganisation

By Dan Peters | 08 February 2018

The chairman of the Local Government Association, Lord Porter, has warned the sector to 'stop fig...

WHITEHALL

Javid finds extra £166m in final settlement

By Mark Conrad | 06 February 2018

Local government secretary Sajid Javid has found an additional £166m to ease spending pressures i...

frederica-diamanta

Executive Director of Place and Customer

up to £179,404 per annum

Shape the Future of Essex. Drive climate action. Deliver for our communities. Apply for this job

Essex County Council

Director of Social Work and Social Care

£100,731 to £104,625

You will join a values-driven senior leadership team, providing visible and responsive leadership. Apply for this job

Trafford Council

Housing Ombudsman

£130,095 per annum, negotiable based on experience.

The Housing Ombudsman Service allows colleagues to choose if they wish to work in the London office, from home or a hybrid of the two Apply for this job

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frederica-diamanta

Executive Director of Place and Customer

up to £179,404 per annum

Shape the Future of Essex. Drive climate action. Deliver for our communities. Apply for this job

Essex County Council

Director of Social Work and Social Care

£100,731 to £104,625

You will join a values-driven senior leadership team, providing visible and responsive leadership. Apply for this job

Trafford Council

Housing Ombudsman

£130,095 per annum, negotiable based on experience.

The Housing Ombudsman Service allows colleagues to choose if they wish to work in the London office, from home or a hybrid of the two Apply for this job

Housing Ombudsman Service

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