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FINANCE
It's business time
By Charlie Parker | 12 October 2016
Major reforms to the business rates system are crucial if local government is to make the most of...
PLANNING
It's the democracy dilemma
By Heather Jameson | 12 October 2016
The Government's decision on fracking in Lancashire flies in the face of devolution rhetoric, wri...
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...
LONDON COUNCILS
Income tax and VAT devolution in London's sights
By Heather Jameson | 11 October 2016
The capital’s councils should be handed a slice of income tax and VAT, the interim report of the ...
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION
Corbyn appoints shadow devolution minister
By Jamie Hailstone | 10 October 2016
Labour’s new shadow local government and devolution minister has pledged to help shift power ‘fro...
SCRUTINY
'Flawed' consultation gains 58% support for Solent mayor
By Sam Clayden | 06 October 2016
The Solent devolution consultation – which found just 58% of residents supported proposals for a ...
FINANCE
Box blasts Osborne's Northern Powerhouse think-tank
By Sam Clayden | 05 October 2016
George Osborne’s new Northern Powerhouse Partnership is focused on the ‘same old obsessions’ and ...
DEVOLUTION
Chancellor outlines inclusive growth 'mission'
By Heather Jameson | 05 October 2016
Chancellor Philip Hammond has outlined a ‘mission’ to make economic growth more inclusive in the ...
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...
HEALTH
Public health comes home
By John O’Brien | 05 October 2016
Councils have shown they can deliver successful work on public health and London's efforts to co...
Director of Adult Social Care (DASS)
up to circa £114,000
An ambitious, innovative council where Adult Social Care is central to shaping the future of the borough. Apply for this job
Director of Education & Skills
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An ambitious, high-performing council where education, inclusion and skills are central to shaping the future of the borough. Apply for this job
Director of Prosperity and Investment
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An ambitious council delivering growth, regeneration and investment at scale. Apply for this job
Director of Adult Social Care (DASS)
up to circa £114,000
An ambitious, innovative council where Adult Social Care is central to shaping the future of the borough. Apply for this job
Director of Education & Skills
up to circa £114,000
An ambitious, high-performing council where education, inclusion and skills are central to shaping the future of the borough. Apply for this job
Director of Prosperity and Investment
up to circa £114,000
An ambitious council delivering growth, regeneration and investment at scale. Apply for this job
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