DCLG

A glimmer of hope?

By John Stewart | 06 September 2017

Drawing from findings from their latest book, Steve Leach and John Stewart look at the steps need...

FINANCE

'Ignore' Whitehall calls to raid reserves, says CIPFA

By Sam Clayden | 06 September 2017

Councils have been urged to stand up to the communities secretary over their use of reserves and ...

FINANCE

Pressure grows to honour planning fees increase pledge

By Dan Peters | 06 September 2017

Councils have ramped up their calls for the Government to meet its commitment to allow them to in...

WHITEHALL

Disaster resilience strategy to spotlight local authorities

By Dan Peters | 06 September 2017

Local government is bracing itself for an over-the-top reaction from Whitehall as it works to dev...

FINANCE

Brum leader faces down pressure to quit

By Dan Peters | 05 September 2017

Birmingham City Council’s leader was battling for his political survival this week as he faced do...

FINANCE

LGA calls for government to lift planning fees freeze

By Dan Peters | 31 August 2017

Councils have ramped up their calls for the Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG...

DCLG

Make or break for Taunton Deane and West Somerset

By Sam Clayden | 30 August 2017

Taunton Deane BC and West Somerset DC are still waiting for the green light on their proposals t...

DCLG

Authority may exit partnership if district merger plans rejected

30 August 2017

Taunton Deane BC will cut loose its financially ‘unsustainable’ partner, West Somerset DC, if the...

FINANCE

Warning delivered as councils continue to draw on reserves

By Dan Peters | 30 August 2017

A top finance expert has issued a fresh warning after figures showed councils were financing more...

DCLG

Transparency under scrutiny as code faces revamp

By Dan Peters | 30 August 2017

Whitehall is expected to reaffirm its commitment to local government transparency when it pushes ...

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frederica-diamanta

Head of Tourism – North Yorkshire Council

£56,443-£64,951

Our visitor economy is a priority sector for us. It adds over £4 billion of economic value a year... Apply for this job

North Yorkshire Council

Deputy Director Adult Social Care Operations

£96,625 - £114,585

Transform Communities, Lead with Compassion – Be the Driving Force in Adult Social Care Apply for this job

The Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead

Assistant Director of Public Protection & Neighbourhoods

£76,946 - £88,923

Join Rochdale Council and shape the future of our vibrant community! Apply for this job

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