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FINANCE

It's 'all or nothing' for devolution deals

By Thomas Bridge | 12 October 2016

Devolution deals were this week hanging in the balance, as council leaders were warned local supp...

WHITEHALL

Councils torn over four-year settlement

By Sam Clayden | 12 October 2016

Councils teetering on the brink of financial collapse are torn over whether to reject the Governm...

FINANCE

The little matter of Brexit

By Margaret Lee | 12 October 2016

Brexit adds to a host of finance issues facing councils including funding streams, business rates...

HEALTH

Health funds may be added to rates pot

By Dan Peters | 12 October 2016

Health service funding could be added to the business rates retention pot as part of the reforms ...

WHITEHALL

'Dry run review' to aid LGPS

By Dan Peters | 12 October 2016

A ‘dry run review’ by government risk experts will help local government pension schemes (LGPS) b...

DCLG

A 'moral duty' to get councils building

By Heather Jameson | 05 October 2016

Sajid Javid used the Conservative Party conference to show his hand on local government policy. B...

FINANCE

Local finance, not Brexit, may be the Government's nemesis

By Michael Burton | 05 October 2016

Government must learn from the past if it is to effectively reform local government finance and l...

FINANCE

Finding a silver lining

By Paul Watson | 05 October 2016

Local and national government need to adopt a new economic policy that includes all of society an...

PLANNING

Shake up the planning laws

By Bob Neill | 05 October 2016

Bob Neill says the Government must act quickly to improve planning processes

FINANCE

Second-hand daylight

By Mark Rogers | 05 October 2016

Mark Rogers reflects on his busy three years as SOLACE president and passes on some crucial lesso...

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frederica-diamanta

Corporate Director – Adults & Health

£176,061 – £196,002

Lead Change. Shape Lives. Be Part of Something New. Apply for this job

Newham London Borough Council

Assistant Director, People

£89,116 - £104,843 per annum

Experience the best of both worlds with our flexible hybrid working arrangements. Apply for this job

Essex County Council

Executive Director (Children’s Services)

up to £137,831

Are you an experienced and inspirational leader of Children’s Services? Apply for this job

Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council