LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

LGA demands flexibility over starter home scheme

By Sam Clayden | 17 February 2016

Local government leaders have demanded more flexibility to determine the types of homes built, as...

FINANCE

A scheme that's hot property

By Cllr Saima Ashraf | 16 February 2016

Barking & Dagenham LBC is offering tenants £40,000 in cash to turn down their Right to Buy discou...

FINANCE

Let's raise the roof

By John Sparkes | 16 February 2016

John Sparkes says housing and welfare policy must be reformed if councils are to effectively tack...

WHITEHALL

Councils should get first refusal on right to buy resales

By Sam Clayden | 12 February 2016

A senior MP has suggested councils and housing associations should be given first refusal on righ...

WHITEHALL

LGA hits back at 'unfair' council tax claim

By MJ reporter | 12 February 2016

Local authorities are justified in using council tax to expedite the delivery of new homes on to ...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Councils are hampered on housing, says new Lyons' Review

By Heather Jameson | 11 February 2016

Local authorities are critical to government plans to increase housing supply, but they are hampe...

WHITEHALL

Whitehall should fund right to buy

By Sam Clayden | 10 February 2016

The extension of right to buy to housing association tenants should be funded by Whitehall rather...

FINANCE

Learning from Berlin

By Paul Wheeler | 10 February 2016

As the Housing Bill works its way through the Lords, Paul Wheeler explains why local government c...

ENVIRONMENT

A SWIMmingly good solution

By Andy Elliott | 10 February 2016

A decade on from its original creation, a Dorset CC-based IT solution was revamped and used to ai...

FINANCE

Can property be the saviour of council budgets?

By Michael Burton | 10 February 2016

Council-owned property assets are a potential income stream that will help plug the gap left by v...

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frederica-diamanta

Group Accountant / Group Finance Manager - WMF1359e

£62,273 to £65,017

This is an exciting opportunity for you to join Westmorland and Furness Council as a Group Accountant. Apply for this job

Westmorland and Furness Council

Cyber Security Manager

£55,848 - £59,442

North Northamptonshire is currently on an exciting journey to transform its infrastructure and services for its citizens. Apply for this job

North Northamptonshire Council

Strategic Commissioning Manager, Childrens Social Care, Education and SEND

Grade N, £51,515 - £54,774 pay award pending + 15% R & R allowance.

Are you an experienced commissioner with knowledge in children social care and education? Apply for this job

Gateshead Council