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FINANCE
Gearing up for the rate debate
By James Maker | 08 March 2017
James Maker outlines the importance of county authorities in achieving a balanced business rate s...
PLANNING
The case for strategic planning
By Cllr Anne Western | 28 February 2017
The long-awaited housing white paper is important for county areas, which contain some of the lea...
WHITEHALL
Barwell backs calls for strategic housing plans
By Sam Clayden | 28 February 2017
Housing minister Gavin Barwell has backed county calls to join up local plans across ‘functional ...
WHITEHALL
Sector warned to 'plan for survival'
By Sam Clayden | 21 February 2017
Local authorities have been urged to stop being overly-optimistic and ‘plan for the worst’.
WHITEHALL
Kent districts urged to drop unitary aims
By Jamie Hailstone | 14 February 2017
Kent CC’s leader has called on the four districts contemplating a merger to distance themselves f...
FINANCE
Councils dig into reserves to put off hard decisions
By Dan Peters | 14 February 2017
Almost two out of three key finance decision-makers plan to dip into their reserves this year, re...
FINANCE
LGA backs districts following Whitehall raid on NHB budget
By Dan Peters | 24 January 2017
The Local Government Association (LGA) has backed furious districts angry after Whitehall raided ...
FINANCE
Counties are ready for long-term care reforms
By Cllr Colin Noble | 19 January 2017
The door has been left open for a long-term cure for the ailing social care sector - and county c...
ECONOMIC GROWTH
NHB changes 'will damage districts'
By Sam Clayden | 18 January 2017
The Local Government Association (LGA) has called for transitional funding for authorities hardes...
FINANCE
Bold steps for radical reform
By Paul Carter | 18 January 2017
Counties will be at the forefront of in the search for innovative, sustainable solutions for soci...
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Chief Quality Officer
£150,892 plus car allowance (£8,153-£10,192)
At Alternative Futures Group, we believe quality is not measured by processes alone. It is measured by the difference we make to people's lives. Apply for this job
Executive Director Adult Social Care and Health (DASS)
£161,239 - £177,363 plus benefits
This is not a maintenance role. It is a transformation leadership opportunity: to bring services and cultures together. Apply for this job
Assistant Director of Legal and Governance (Deputy Monitoring Officer)
£91,639 to £99,427
We are seeking someone with a strong grounding in local government law and governance, or experience gained in a similar environment. Apply for this job
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