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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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frederica-diamanta

Executive Director of Finance and Investment (S73 Officer)

c£140,000

Build the investment capability of a new strategic authority, then lead its finances into its first mayoral term. Apply for this job

Sussex & Brighton Strategic Authority

Corporate Director Community Development

£145,894 to £169,693 plus relocation support

If you are an accomplished senior leader with experience of delivering strategic change Apply for this job

North Yorkshire Council

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£139,874

As our Head of Children’s Social Care, you will play a pivotal role in leading and shaping a broad range Apply for this job

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