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FINANCE

We are too often left dealing with unintended consequences of policy

By Debbie Ward | 13 December 2017

A new year brings new challenges. Debbie Ward outlines what county chiefs can expect from 2018.

FINANCE

We need a system of fairer funding fit for the 21st Century

By Nick Rushton | 12 December 2017

Responding to recent challenges to fair funding lobbying efforts by the County Councils' Network,...

WHITEHALL

LGA backs transition grant

By Dan Peters | 29 November 2017

The Local Government Association (LGA) has backed calls for an extension of the controversial tra...

FINANCE

Concentrate on consensus

By Stephen Houghton | 29 November 2017

Chair of the Special Interest Group for Municipal Authorities, Sir Stephen Houghton, urges local ...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Industrial Strategy snubs councils

By Mark Conrad | 27 November 2017

Business secretary Greg Clark has snubbed councils and empowered local enterprise partnerships (L...

WHITEHALL

Javid rejects DCLG capacity fears

By Michael Burton | 21 November 2017

Communities secretary Sajid Javid has rejected accusations that his Whitehall department is too s...

FINANCE

Fair funding feud: Let's put the whole truth on the table

By Tony McArdle | 21 November 2017

In response to criticisms of county council's fair funding lobbying tactics, Tony McArdle kicks b...

COUNTY COUNCILS' NETWORK

Time for a shake-up in the counties?

By Tom Follett | 20 November 2017

Tom Follett argues a shake-up of local government in the counties if the sector is going to be ab...

COUNTY COUNCILS' NETWORK

Why we need new forms of local government in two-tier areas

By Martin Hill | 20 November 2017

Fresh off the back of a new report, Cllr Martin Hill argues the case for the creation of county u...

WHITEHALL

Counties in plea for 'life raft' funding

By Mark Conrad | 20 November 2017

County councils today pleaded for ‘life raft’ funding over the next two years or warned a ‘depres...

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frederica-diamanta

Building Control Manager

£57,457 - £58,462

The Building Control environment is rapidly changing and evolving in a post Grenfell World. Apply for this job

Kirklees Metropolitan Council

Chief Executive

£100k+ (pay award pending)

Premium jobSalford Community Leisure (SCL) is a community benefit society with charitable status that manages sport, leisure, and cultural services... Apply for this job

Salford Community Leisure

Heads of Service - Integrated Front Door

£76,261 - £88,631

With strong investment, renewed energy and a clear sense of purpose across our services. Apply for this job

Cheshire East Council

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