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WHITEHALL

Let's look at the art of the possible

By Heather Jameson | 17 August 2016

What started off as a sign local government could stand on its own two feet is starting to look l...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Taking Matters into counties' own hands

By Paul Carter | 17 August 2016

The role of counties can be transformed through bold devolution and far-reaching reform to public...

WHITEHALL

EXCLUSIVE: DCLG leaves door open for delayed mayoral elections

By Sam Clayden | 17 August 2016

The push to hold a wave of mayoral elections next year may be relaxed as part of a shift in the n...

WHITEHALL

Business rate return could be 'unfair' for counties

By Heather Jameson | 16 August 2016

The ‘well-intentioned’ policy of business rate retention could end up being unfair in two-tier ar...

FINANCE

Cuts 'exhaust' potential for more savings

By Jamie Hailstone | 19 July 2016

Town hall directors and MPs have warned beleaguered social care services cannot produce any more ...

WHITEHALL

Capital rates pilot a 'big risk' to sector

By Dan Peters | 13 July 2016

London Councils is pushing ahead with plans for the capital to retain all of its income from busi...

LEGAL

Handover is 'danger to county'

By Dan Peters | 13 July 2016

Proposals to hand over some council services in Chesterfield to a Sheffield city region mayor cou...

WHITEHALL

Mayor opposition may dash devo hope

By Sam Clayden | 06 July 2016

Regions that failed to sign devolution deals before the EU referendum may regret wavering over el...

FINANCE

LGA set to enter fray on rates redistribution row

By Sam Clayden | 15 June 2016

Smith Square could finally be prepared to wade into the debate over business rate redistribution ...

FINANCE

CCN: Bring forward BCF cash for 'fighting chance'

By Jamie Hailstone | 10 June 2016

County leaders have joined calls to bring forward the extra cash for Better Care Fund (BCF) cash ...

frederica-diamanta

Chief Executive

Up to £234,171

This is a rare opportunity to lead a council with both strength and ambition at a time of change. Apply for this job

Leicestershire County Council

Director of Adults and Integrated Commissioning

up to £129,530 per annum

A career-defining role at the heart of adult social care transformation. Apply for this job

Kent County Council

Service Director – Skills and Regeneration

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Kirklees is a district of ambition, compassion, and opportunity. Apply for this job

Kirklees Metropolitan Council

frederica-diamanta

Chief Executive

Up to £234,171

This is a rare opportunity to lead a council with both strength and ambition at a time of change. Apply for this job

Leicestershire County Council

Director of Adults and Integrated Commissioning

up to £129,530 per annum

A career-defining role at the heart of adult social care transformation. Apply for this job

Kent County Council

Service Director – Skills and Regeneration

up to £114,023

Kirklees is a district of ambition, compassion, and opportunity. Apply for this job

Kirklees Metropolitan Council