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PLANNING
Housing is a national priority - don't discourage districts
By Cllr John Fuller | 04 October 2017
Cllr John Fuller makes an impassioned plea to the Government not to reduce the new homes bonus, w...
FINANCE
Budget submissions led by CIPFA Brexit warning
By Heather Jameson | 27 September 2017
The financial implications of a Brexit deal should be taken into account when the chancellor deci...
COUNCIL TAX
Rules leave authorities unable to recover council tax debt
By Dan Peters | 27 September 2017
Councils have questioned renewed guidance on prosecutions for non-payment of council tax, which s...
HEALTH
DCN in prevention precept call
By William Eichler | 25 September 2017
District councils have called for the introduction of a new health precept on council tax to rais...
FINANCE
Working together
By Paul Smith | 19 September 2017
If districts and counties can overcome their differences, they can use their collective knowledge...
WASTE
Why the Ombudsman is wrong about bin collections
By Louise Round | 06 September 2017
Louise Round explains why she disagrees with last week's Local Government Ombudsman report on bin...
FINANCE
Pressure grows to honour planning fees increase pledge
By Dan Peters | 06 September 2017
Councils have ramped up their calls for the Government to meet its commitment to allow them to in...
FINANCE
Counties and districts clash over DFG spend
By Dan Peters | 06 September 2017
Furious rows have been erupting around the country with counties and districts clashing over whic...
PLANNING
Planning has never been under more scrutiny by applicants and objectors
By Cllr John Fuller | 16 August 2017
John Fuller lays out the District Councils' Network's planning demands.
HEALTH
Good health starts at the district level
By John Fuller | 26 July 2017
John Fuller reveals plans to open a conversation with government and the NHS about ‘prevention pr...
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- Leeds City Council suffers huge fuel theft as Middle East conflict continues
- EXCLUSIVE: 'Illegal' deal to end Birmingham strike risks £200m equal pay bill
- Devon reorganisation 'distracting' for region's emerging strategic authority, peers warn
- EXCLUSIVE: Herefordshire top hire revealed as Walker walks
- Children's service reforms lack 'foundations for success'
Strategic Head of Finance and S151 Officer
Package up to £109,592
As the Section 151 Officer, you will play a key role in supporting the Council through its wider journey.. Apply for this job
Director of Customer, Digital and Corporate Strategy
£108,842
Premium jobIf you are a strategic thinker who can inspire teams, champion innovation and drive meaningful change, we would love to hear from you. Apply for this job
Partnership and Improvement Manager SEND WMF2888e
£51,356 to £52,413
Are you passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)? Apply for this job
- Leeds City Council suffers huge fuel theft as Middle East conflict continues
- EXCLUSIVE: 'Illegal' deal to end Birmingham strike risks £200m equal pay bill
- Devon reorganisation 'distracting' for region's emerging strategic authority, peers warn
- EXCLUSIVE: Herefordshire top hire revealed as Walker walks
- Children's service reforms lack 'foundations for success'
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