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FINANCE
Five councils suffer credit outlook ratings downgrade
By Martin Ford | 20 November 2019
The credit outlook ratings for five local authorities have been changed from stable to negative.
FINANCE
We need 10-year settlements, LGA chairman says
By Heather Jameson | 18 November 2019
Local government should have 10-year financial settlements to be able to forward plan properly, t...
SOCIAL CARE
How are we going to make spending vows a reality?
By Heather Jameson | 13 November 2019
As the main political parties toss around their policy promises and spending pledges, they face a...
BUSINESS
IFS research claims councils need billions more in funding
By Heather Jameson | 10 November 2019
Councils will need billions of extra pounds worth of funding in the next parliament if they are t...
BUSINESS
That complex conversation with business
By John O’Brien | 06 November 2019
The support of the business voice in helping secure some of 'our more ambitious asks around fisca...
ECONOMIC GROWTH
Time to change the direction of travel
By Cllr Judith Blake | 29 October 2019
Core Cities UK's Vision for Global Success and Local Prosperity report sets out some clear, pract...
FINANCE
What does our sector want?
By Heather Jameson | 15 October 2019
It seems the appetite for localism and fiscal devolution is outweighed by fears the burden of car...
LEISURE
Let's back the tourist tax
By Nickie Aiken | 15 October 2019
Cllr Nickie Aiken argues that a modest levy on overnight visitor stays raised locally would go st...
FINANCE
It's a fiscal drag
By Jonathan Werran | 15 October 2019
If we are ever going to unlock the benefits and freedoms that fiscal devolution could engender in...
ECONOMIC GROWTH
COSLA conference: Ex-minister hints at council tax cap relaxation
By Dan Peters | 11 October 2019
A former SNP minister has suggested there could be a relaxation of the cap on council tax.
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£51,356 - £53,460
This is an exciting time to join the Kirklees Council Development Management team. Apply for this job
Resource Manager
Grade 12 35 hours, Permanent
Are you passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people with complex Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)? Apply for this job
Programme Director (LGR Transition)
£121k – £134k (fixed term 2 years with option to extend)
Hertfordshire is embarking on one of the most significant transformations in its public services for a generation. Apply for this job
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