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WHITEHALL
Burnham: Devolution is our best hope
By Dan Peters | 06 September 2018
Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham has argued that devolution ‘offers the best hope of making ...
FINANCE
Northamptonshire library closures ruled 'unlawful'
By William Eichler | 15 August 2018
The decision to close 21 council-run libraries in Northamptonshire was made unlawfully, a court h...
LOCAL DEMOCRACY
Christchurch reorganisation challenge defeated
By Dan Peters | 07 August 2018
Christchurch BC may launch an appeal after a High Court judge today refused its challenge to loca...
ADULT SOCIAL CARE
COSLA: 'Delay Frank's Law to help councils'
05 June 2018
Scotland’s councils have called for a delay in the introduction of ‘Frank’s Law’ to help them pre...
BUSINESS
Planning Bill progresses despite opposition
By Dan Peters | 30 May 2018
Scottish opposition parties have called for changes after expressing concerns about the Governmen...
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION
Standards split between officers and councillors
By Mark Conrad | 22 May 2018
Councillors and officers are divided over the future of the standards regime, with politicians ba...
WHITEHALL
Hackitt proposes extra council duties post-Grenfell
By Mike Yuille | 17 May 2018
Councils could be handed extra responsibilities for monitoring the safety of higher-risk resident...
WHITEHALL
Raynsford: Planning system not fit for purpose
By Mike Yuille | 15 May 2018
The UK planning system is ‘not fit for purpose’ and needs reforming in order to be more focused o...
HEALTH
ADASS: Green paper to 'jump-start' care finance debate
By Dan Peters | 11 April 2018
This summer's social care green paper will 'jump-start' the debate on making the sector financial...
WHITEHALL
Glasgow in push for first drugs facility
By Dan Peters | 05 April 2018
Glasgow City Council boss Annemarie O’Donnell will invite home secretary Amber Rudd to learn more...
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Finance Development Accountant
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Sandwell Council’s Finance Division is seeking a proactive Finance Development Accountant on a full-time permanent basis Apply for this job
LGR Programme Director
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