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WHITEHALL

Scorn for Bourne's £1bn

By Dan Peters | 11 April 2017

Government figures claiming councils can raise £1bn through the social care precept are massively...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Riding the local government rollercoaster

By Louise Round | 05 April 2017

The last few months have seen ups and downs in Tandridge DC, writes Louise Round.

FINANCE

Malnourished things grow very slowly

By Paul O'Brien | 05 April 2017

Paul O'Brien says we must not starve out places of the things that make them desirable and habita...

PLANNING

Let's spend less time talking and more time building

By Andrew Muter | 29 March 2017

Andrew Muter is optimistic that the housing white paper can spark a new era of local authority bu...

FINANCE

Rising homelessness comfirmed

By Dan Peters | 29 March 2017

The number of households in temporary accommodation has shot up by 10% in a year and 58% since 20...

WHITEHALL

Councils struggle in face of rising homelessness

By William Eichler | 22 March 2017

A housing shortfall and Government benefit cuts are ‘fuelling’ rising homelessness as councils wa...

FINANCE

Only Surrey's spending power 'above national average'

By Sam Clayden | 22 March 2017

All two-tier areas in England but one have a core spending power below average, representing an a...

PLANNING

Avoiding stalled regeneration projects

By Chris Plumley | 15 March 2017

Chris Plumley explores why land holding is increasingly important to councils and how local autho...

FINANCE

Councils talk housing deals with Whitehall

By Sam Clayden | 14 March 2017

A group of councils has met with government officials to discuss the possibility of bespoke housi...

WHITEHALL

Benefit changes warning

By Dan Peters | 14 March 2017

Hackney LBC has warned MPs about the Government’s attempt to ‘rush through’ benefit changes to th...

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frederica-diamanta

Transport and Major Work Manager

£54,556 to £60,085 per year Inclusive of Local Weighting Allowance of £1096

Premium jobDrive the future of transport and infrastructure in Slough Apply for this job

Slough Borough Council

Service Manager Residential Children's Homes

£57,457- £58,462

We are seeking a highly motivated, creative, and experienced Service Manager Apply for this job

Kirklees Metropolitan Council

Head of Safeguarding and Prevention

£73,757-£78,488

Wiltshire is a place where strong communities, shared ambition, and a sense of place come together.  Apply for this job

Wiltshire Council

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