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FINANCE
SOLACE in expulsion threat over ethics code
By Dan Peters | 05 August 2015
Calls have been made for Smith Square to expel councils that refuse to engage with sector-led imp...
CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE
Ofsted: Councils improving but key problems remain
By Mark Conrad | 04 August 2015
Local authorities are improving the quality of assessments for vulnerable children, but key probl...
WHITEHALL
Improvement results finally made public
By Dan Peters | 29 July 2015
Smith Square has finally made public its consultation on the future of sector-led improvement – f...
HEALTH
Areas still receiving support with Better Care Fund plans
By Dan Peters | 29 July 2015
Two areas are still receiving ‘intensive support’ amid concerns that their Better Care Fund (BCF)...
CHIEF EXECUTIVES
Recruitment drive for Brum
By Heather Jameson | 29 July 2015
Birmingham City Council has begun the recruitment process to strengthen its senior management, at...
WHITEHALL
Councils join forces for greater clout
By Austin Macauley | 27 July 2015
Six local authorities have joined forces to form a new partnership designed to give northeast Lon...
WHITEHALL
Rollout for financial peer challenge
By Dan Peters | 22 July 2015
A specialist form of peer challenge focusing on finance will be rolled out by the Local Governmen...
FINANCE
Bid to scrap Welsh councils 'calamitous'
By Jamie Hailstone | 22 July 2015
Conwy CC has warned the Welsh Government against pressing ahead with plans to scrap half the coun...
FINANCE
Should councillors now be at the heart of the debate?
By Heather Jameson | 22 July 2015
It has been a (or another) busy few days for Birmingham City Council, which prompts Heather James...
FINANCE
LGA responds to critics with new-style governance pilot
By Heather Jameson | 22 July 2015
The Local Government Association (LGA) has agreed to pilot a new style of governance, with portfo...
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- Election watchdog 'not consulted' before shadow poll cancellation
- Worcestershire reorganisation row erupts
- Labour Conference: McMahon will 'come back stronger' on LGR
- Downgrading councils who use illegal children's homes holds sector to 'unattainable standard'
- Medway talks with ministry over finances
Engineering Team Manager (Highways Assets)
Special A, SCP 42-45, £55,224 - £58,605 pa
You will be responsible for the Councils asset management system, and ensuring all data is valid and current. Apply for this job
Communities Locality Lead
£53,051 - £57,372 per annum
We’re looking for an inspiring, community‑focused leader to join our Localities Service as the Communities team Locality Lead for Selby & Ainsty. Apply for this job
Director of Place
£125k plus Distant Islands Allowance
This is a key strategic role in supporting the economic success of our islands Apply for this job
- Election watchdog 'not consulted' before shadow poll cancellation
- Worcestershire reorganisation row erupts
- Labour Conference: McMahon will 'come back stronger' on LGR
- Downgrading councils who use illegal children's homes holds sector to 'unattainable standard'
- Medway talks with ministry over finances
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