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FINANCE

Spending Review heralds 'new world' of council finance

By Thomas Bridge | 26 November 2015

Council leaders have called for ‘fundamental reform’ of funding after the Spending Review launche...

FINANCE

Spending Review: Sector braces itself for further squeeze

By Heather Jameson | 25 November 2015

Local government is bracing itself for a further squeeze on its budgets when the chancellor annou...

FINANCE

Children's services facing 'severe' financial pressures

By Jamie Hailstone | 20 November 2015

Two out of three county councils have warned their children’s services are facing ‘severe’ or ‘cr...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Sector split emerges over business rates

By Heather Jameson | 17 November 2015

Council leaders are divided over George Osborne’s flagship policy to devolve business rates – as ...

SOCIAL CARE

Look for the silver lining in social care budgets

By Heather Jameson | 17 November 2015

Greg Clark this week dropped some hints about the future of social care and remuneration at the C...

HUMAN RESOURCES

Clark offers praise – and warnings

By Jamie Hailstone | 17 November 2015

Greg Clark has warned difficult cuts are still ahead and also vowed not to impose reorganisation ...

FINANCE

Finance experts urge councils to boost reserves despite cuts

By Sam Clayden | 17 November 2015

Councils should be boosting their reserves despite cuts, leading finance experts told the County ...

WHITEHALL

One size may not fit all in county governance

17 November 2015

‘Bespoke’ devolution deals have enormous potential to transform the efficient delivery of public ...

FINANCE

Clark warns of difficult cuts ahead

By Heather Jameson | 17 November 2015

There are still difficult cuts ahead, communities secretary Greg Clark has warned as councils pre...

COUNTY COUNCILS' NETWORK

Mayors in rural areas could create 'issues'

By Jamie Hailstone | 11 November 2015

The prospect of accepting directly-elected mayors in rural areas in return for devolved powers an...

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frederica-diamanta

Executive Director of Place and Sustainability

up to £171,596

If you recognise the professional possibilities, this could be the next role for you. Apply for this job

Cambridgeshire County Council

Electrical Design Lead

Grade 13 £49,178 - £52,937 per annum

You will lead a team of engineers and technicians, providing expert guidance and technical leadership Apply for this job

Derbyshire County Council

Head of Pensions

£84,421 to £93,565 plus benefits and relocation support

Premium jobWelcome and thank you for your interest in leading Hertfordshire Pension Fund as our next Head of Pensions Apply for this job

Hertfordshire County Council

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