WHITEHALL

Government denies Leicester takeover plans

By Dan Peters | 13 July 2020

The Government has denied it has any plans to take control of Leicester City Council amid claims ...

FINANCE

Ministry was 'blind' to council investment risks, says PAC

By Heather Jameson | 13 July 2020

Ministers have been blind to the risk of commercial investments by councils, Parliament’s spendin...

WHITEHALL

Watchdog head in 'bankruptcy' warning

By Dan Peters | 07 July 2020

The head of Parliament’s financial watchdog has warned that ‘a lot’ of councils remained at risk ...

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

More burden-sharing than burden-busting

By Dan Peters | 07 July 2020

Last week’s funding announcement was ‘miles away from the Government’s initial vow to support loc...

WHITEHALL

Government's 'top down' approach hindering LRFs

By Ann McGauran | 02 July 2020

Poor communication by the UK Government of crucial changes to coronavirus policies is a central p...

WHITEHALL

Jenrick announces more cash, income compensation and tax delay

By Dan Peters | 02 July 2020

Local government secretary Robert Jenrick has announced more cash and new ways councils will be r...

PLANNING

MPs refuse to back down on Westferry

By Heather Jameson | 01 July 2020

MPs have refused to accept the Prime Minister’s attempts to close down questions over Robert Jenr...

WHITEHALL

MHCLG rejects statutory duties review

By Dan Peters | 29 June 2020

The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) has rejected calls to review st...

BUSINESS

UN expresses 'serious concern' over cladding

By Dan Peters | 29 June 2020

The United Nations’ special rapporteur on adequate housing has expressed ‘serious concern’ that 6...

WHITEHALL

Former MHCLG officials mooted for cabinet job

By Heather Jameson | 29 June 2020

Two former Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) officials are among the ...

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Strategic Commissioning Manager, Childrens Social Care, Education and SEND

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Gateshead Council

frederica-diamanta

Group Accountant / Group Finance Manager - WMF1359e

£62,273 to £65,017

This is an exciting opportunity for you to join Westmorland and Furness Council as a Group Accountant. Apply for this job

Westmorland and Furness Council

Cyber Security Manager

£55,848 - £59,442

North Northamptonshire is currently on an exciting journey to transform its infrastructure and services for its citizens. Apply for this job

North Northamptonshire Council

Strategic Commissioning Manager, Childrens Social Care, Education and SEND

Grade N, £51,515 - £54,774 pay award pending + 15% R & R allowance.

Are you an experienced commissioner with knowledge in children social care and education? Apply for this job

Gateshead Council