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WHITEHALL
Clark settles sector nerves
By Heather Jameson | 10 February 2016
Communities secretary pledges substantial finance settlement cash after MPs and councils join for...
FINANCE
Clark's on the money but we're not safe yet
By Heather Jameson | 10 February 2016
Greg Clark may have cushioned the impact of the local government finance settlement with some ex...
FINANCE
Local government must have a voice in the EU debate
By Michael Burton | 03 February 2016
Michael Burton argues why local government must take a role in campaigning on Europe
WHITEHALL
Committee mulling over 100% business rates retention plans
By MJ reporter | 03 February 2016
Local government finance experts have briefed MPs on the potential impact of proposals to allow c...
FINANCE
Councils 'punished' for low reserves
By Sam Clayden | 03 February 2016
Councils that keep reserves low are being ‘punished’ as the sector is told it must now use them t...
FINANCE
Collaboration is the key to a fair result
By Cllr Neil Clarke | 28 January 2016
Cllr Paul Carter and Cllr Neil Clarke unite to demand an even-handed, needs based funding formula...
FINANCE
Don't allow the Treasury to divide and rule
By Heather Jameson | 27 January 2016
As the Devolution Bill today receives Royal Assent, Heather Jameson explains why widespread rebe...
HEALTH
Counties hit by 'double whammy,' CCN warns
By Jamie Hailstone | 27 January 2016
County councils are facing a double whammy of the largest cuts to social care funding and the hig...
WHITEHALL
'Agree, or I'll set a plan,' says Clark
By Dan Peters | 27 January 2016
Communities secretary Greg Clark has urged the sector to strike an agreement on how business rate...
FINANCE
Clark resists local demand to bring forward finance settlement cash
By Dan Peters | 27 January 2016
Communities secretary Greg Clark has publicly rejected calls from the sector to frontload cash to...
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- LGA proposes alternative to commissioners
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You will lead an organisation with ambition, complexity and reach, while helping shape the future of a place Apply for this job
Director of Family Help & Children’s Social Care
Up to £123,477
To help drive this vision forward, we’re seeking an exceptional Director of Family Help & Children’s Social Care. Apply for this job
Deputy Director Children’s Services (Director of Children’s Social Care)
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Reporting to the Director of Children’s Services, you will lead services across one of England Apply for this job
- LGA proposes alternative to commissioners
- Council changes approach to providers after contract collapse
- Manchester 'won't rest' until behaviour concerns addressed
- EXCLUSIVE: Chiefs push for councils to be viewed equally as Government seeks to rewire the state
- Local government reorganisation: Financial sustainability amid uncertainty
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