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WHITEHALL
Devolution framework 'almost done'
By Dan Peters | 09 February 2018
The Government's new devolution framework is 'almost done,' communities secretary Sajid Javid has...
WHITEHALL
Porter: Play nicely or Government will impose reorganisation
By Dan Peters | 08 February 2018
The chairman of the Local Government Association, Lord Porter, has warned the sector to 'stop fig...
WHITEHALL
Javid says he needs 'stronger case' on HRA
By Dan Peters | 08 February 2018
Local government secretary Sajid Javid has urged the sector to use headroom in the Housing Revenu...
ADULT SOCIAL CARE
The role of districts in social care cannot be overstated
By Cllr John Fuller | 31 January 2018
District councils across England are focused on improving lives and solving problems, writes Cllr...
WHITEHALL
Planning fee increase comes into force
By Dan Peters | 17 January 2018
A 20% increase in planning fees has finally come into force – six months after the Government’s i...
WHITEHALL
Districts call for council tax limit increase
By Dan Peters | 16 January 2018
Districts have called for the council tax cap to be increased so they can raise an extra £9m.
DISTRICT COUNCILS' NETWORK
Government must work with us to streamline the local plan process
10 January 2018
Here at Craven DC we received the best possible Christmas present in 2017 – we finally published ...
FINANCE
Property investment crackdown could be 'potentially disastrous' - LGA
By Dan Peters | 22 December 2017
A crackdown on council property investment could be ‘potentially disastrous’ for some authorities...
DISTRICT COUNCILS' NETWORK
Ian Miller: my biggest gripes at the moment
By Ian Miller | 13 December 2017
Ian Miller rounds up the biggest frustrations for district chiefs as another year draws to a close.
FINANCE
The pressure on district finances is as real as other authorities
By Jill Penn | 06 December 2017
This is a period of fast-moving change. Jill Penn looks at where this leaves district finances an...
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Corporate Director of Children’s Services
Competitive Salary
You will be joining a council that is fully committed to improvement and where delivering the best start in life for children and young people Apply for this job
Fire Safety Lead
£53,051- £57,372 per annum
Working closely with a broader compliance team, you will lead on the management and assurance of fire safety across the Council's estate. Apply for this job
Quantity Surveyor
£40,444 - £43,149 per annum + £4,370.75 Market supplement reviewed annually
Working within both the Major Works & Assets teams Apply for this job
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