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FINANCE

Shifting the dial on moral hazard

By Robert Weaver | 06 March 2024

Robert Weaver looks at the extent to which moral hazard and non-financial risks need to be unders...

FINANCE

'Scorched earth' Budget likely to offer little for local government

By Heather Jameson | 06 March 2024

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt is expected to unveil a ‘scorched earth’ Budget today, slashing National I...

FINANCE

Making economic development a statutory duty for councils would be a rare win-win

By Abdool Kara | 06 March 2024

The sector wants to make economic development services a statutory duty for councils. Abdool Kara...

ADULT SOCIAL CARE

Local investment can reap national rewards

By Sir Bob Neill | 06 March 2024

Sir Bob Neill feels the Budget was an opportunity to provide financial aid for councils, which in...

ASSET MANAGEMENT

Selling the family silver is a mistake

By Rob Whiteman | 06 March 2024

The Government is Incentivising councils to sell off publicly-owned assets, 'but these flexibilit...

FINANCE

Easing finances creates perverse incentives for failure

By Heather Jameson | 06 March 2024

Capitalisation directions reward councils that are financially failing with the ability to raise ...

WHITEHALL

Craig's call for asylum change

By Mark Conrad | 05 March 2024

Manchester City Council’s leader has urged Whitehall to implement ‘simple changes’ to asylum poli...

WELFARE

Chancellor needs to show compassion to most vulnerable

By Cllr Elizabeth Campbell | 05 March 2024

Tomorrow’s Budget provides an opportunity for the chancellor to protect those most in need of fin...

FINANCE

'Culture of mistrust' found at Newham

By Mark Conrad | 04 March 2024

Newham LBC’s chief executive has vowed to tackle the ‘culture of mistrust’ among politicians and ...

FINANCE

Council funding crisis 'existential'

By Martin Ford | 01 March 2024

Local government’s funding crisis threatens to derail ambitions to level up the north of England,...

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Biggleswade Town Council is looking to appoint a highly motivated and forward-thinking Town Clerk, to drive its services forward. Apply for this job

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