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ELECTIONS
MP calls for new city council in Wakefield
By Hiba Mahamadi | 30 May 2017
The city of Wakefield should have a council all of its own, according to Conservative MP hopeful ...
WHITEHALL
Chiefs back electoral registration changes
By Dan Peters | 30 May 2017
Council chief executives have backed calls for improvements to electoral registration amid report...
FINANCE
Experts criticise party manifestos
By Mark Conrad | 30 May 2017
Both major political parties have failed to fully explain the impact of their manifesto pledges o...
SOCIAL CARE
Manifesto mayhem
By Mark Conrad | 24 May 2017
Councils face a double whammy of new costs if prime minister Theresa May implements her hastily-r...
COUNTY COUNCILS' NETWORK
Clear framework will 'aid devolution'
By Sam Clayden | 24 May 2017
County councils and experts have welcomed a Conservative Party manifesto pledge to create a devol...
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
Plan to put poor performing kids' services in trust slammed
By Dan Peters | 24 May 2017
Conservative manifesto plans to strip children’s services responsibilities from the ‘weakest coun...
FINANCE
Uncertainty over rates retention
By Dan Peters | 24 May 2017
Local government finance experts have questioned whether the next government will push ahead with...
HEALTH
Engaging with the electorate
By Bob Neill | 24 May 2017
Bob Neill says Britain requires an ambitious, forward looking vision for adult social care, healt...
SOCIAL CARE
Parties promise less austerity but little more on devolution
By Michael Burton | 24 May 2017
Local government received a passing mention in last week’s party manifestos but their main focus...
HOUSING
Whoever is elected must offer sensible housing policies
By Paul O'Brien | 24 May 2017
With the General Election debate starting to heat up, it’s pleasing to see the housing crisis is ...
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Chief Executive
£188,576 - £201,902 (pay award pending)
Join us for a rare opportunity to lead one of the UK’s newest and most ambitious councils Apply for this job
Finance Development Accountant
Band I (£55,609 to £59,025)
Sandwell Council’s Finance Division is seeking a proactive Finance Development Accountant on a full-time permanent basis Apply for this job
LGR Programme Director
Up to £120k
This is a once in a generation opportunity to shape the future of local government in Worcestershire. Apply for this job
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