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FINANCE
The problem solvers
By Cllr Richard Watts | 25 November 2015
The freedom to create local solutions to solve local problems is vital for local government, and ...
FINANCE
The democratic deficit
By John Tizard | 25 November 2015
Davy Jones and John Tizard argue that there is a democratic deficit at the heart of the devolutio...
FINANCE
Spending Review: Councils pushed to 'draw on reserves' amid assets shake-up
By Thomas Bridge | 25 November 2015
George Osborne has urged councils to ‘draw on reserves’ to improve local services, while gifting ...
WHITEHALL
Spending Review: Transport major plank of Osborne's spending plans
By Dominic Browne | 25 November 2015
Chancellor George Osborne made transport investment a major plank of his spending plans once agai...
ECONOMIC GROWTH
Spending Review: 'Devolution revolution' but no more deals
By Dan Peters | 25 November 2015
Chancellor George Osborne has recommitted to a ‘devolution revolution’ in today’s Spending Review...
FINANCE
Spending Review: Chancellor targets care, house building and infrastructure
By Heather Jameson | 25 November 2015
Chancellor George Osborne’s Spending Review introduced a 2% precept on council tax for social car...
BUSINESS
Spending Review: Osborne reaffirms business rates commitments
By William Eichler | 25 November 2015
Chancellor George Osborne has stuck to his commitments to allow councils to retain 100% of their ...
FINANCE
Spending Review: Sector braces itself for further squeeze
By Heather Jameson | 25 November 2015
Local government is bracing itself for a further squeeze on its budgets when the chancellor annou...
FINANCE
Labour government commits to council mergers push
By Dan Peters | 25 November 2015
Wales’ 22 councils will be merged into eight or nine to deliver net savings of up to £650m over 1...
SCRUTINY
Kerslake: 'Realistic' approach to devo transparency
By Sam Clayden | 24 November 2015
Lord Kerslake has called for a pragmatic approach to transparency around devolution deals.
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Service Director - Education and Skills
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A pivotal role at the heart of our improvement journey. Apply for this job
Service Director - Commissioning and Partnerships
£98, 135 - £113,630
A pivotal role at the centre of our ambitions for children, young people and families across Sandwell. Apply for this job
Service Director - Direct Services
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Lead with Purpose. Transform Services. Improve Lives. Apply for this job
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