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FINANCE
Tensions rise as NHS fines 22 councils for bed-blocking
By Sam Clayden | 28 June 2017
The NHS has fined at least 22 councils for bed-blocking and threatened 11 others with charges ami...
FINANCE
Local Government Finance Bill: A big let-down for the sector
By Sam Clayden | 28 June 2017
With a parliamentary agenda lacking much in terms of legislation for the next two years aside fro...
WHITEHALL
Austerity must be eased
By Heather Jameson | 21 June 2017
Heather Jameson says that without the return of business rates or a solution to the social care c...
HEALTH
100% business rates retention legislation dropped
By Dan Peters | 21 June 2017
The Local Government Finance Bill has been dropped from the legislative programme, leaving plans ...
FINANCE
Little substance predicted from Queen's Speech
By Heather Jameson | 21 June 2017
The Queen’s Speech is set to have Brexit at its heart but not much else, according to predictions...
WHITEHALL
Don't forget informal carers
By Ray Puddifoot | 12 June 2017
London Councils’ executive member for adult social care, Cllr Ray Puddifoot, on the value of info...
LEGISLATION
Welsh industrial action legislation amended
By Hiba Mahamadi | 08 May 2017
Public sector employers in Wales will no longer be able to use temporary workers to cover the wor...
WHITEHALL
Sector doubts over future plan as 100% rates retention is put on ice
By Dan Peters | 02 May 2017
Dissent over 100% business rates retention is growing in the sector after it was put on ice by th...
LEGISLATION
Capitalising on municipal marijuana
By Paul Wheeler | 02 May 2017
Paul Wheeler calls for the UK to take a (cannabis) leaf out of Canada's legislation book.
WHITEHALL
The next PM must deliver on pledges to boost council autonomy
02 May 2017
Whichever party wins the General elections, they must deliver on promises made to increase autono...
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- Spring Statement: OBR paints gloomy picture of council finances
- 'Widespread lack of understanding' to blame for key worker oversight
- Government should have 'leeway' to seek new council leaders' LGR views
- Councils prepare for political turmoil
- Reorganisation is an opportunity to switch to a more preventative system
Strategic Director – Housing and Investment
£94,943 – £110,471 + excellent benefits
The City of Lincoln Council is seeking an exceptional housing leader to shape the future of its landlord service. Apply for this job
Assistant Director of Governance, People & Performance (Monitoring Officer)
c.£95,000
Arun District Council is entering one of the most significant and exciting periods in its recent history Apply for this job
Highway Asset Manager (Contracts)
£58,310 per annum
Premium jobAre you experienced in delivering large-scale infrastructure programmes that keep communities connected and safe? Apply for this job
- Spring Statement: OBR paints gloomy picture of council finances
- 'Widespread lack of understanding' to blame for key worker oversight
- Government should have 'leeway' to seek new council leaders' LGR views
- Councils prepare for political turmoil
- Reorganisation is an opportunity to switch to a more preventative system
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