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FINANCE
Reading's finance plans 'fragile'
By Dan Peters | 14 February 2017
Reading Council’s financial position has been described as fragile with ‘some very significant ri...
WHITEHALL
Bristol criticised for 'collective failure of leadership'
By William Eichler | 09 February 2017
Bristol’s mayor has vowed to get the city’s finances under control after a report criticised the ...
WHITEHALL
Call for 'ability to pay' model
By Jamie Hailstone | 08 February 2017
Shadow local government minister Jim McMahon has called for a new model of council funding based ...
DCLG
Councils will have crucial role in housing
By Mark Conrad | 06 February 2017
Councils face significant new demands under ministers’ plan to kick-start Britain’s ‘broken’ hous...
PLANNING
Labour proposes extra pub protection
By Jamie Hailstone | 06 February 2017
A shadow communities minister has called for a change in the law to protect vulnerable pubs.
WHITEHALL
Public sector needs clarity on Brexit, says CIPFA
By Heather Jameson | 03 February 2017
Public services need rapid clarity on Brexit so they can plan for the future, Chartered Institute...
FINANCE
'Incentivising growth' key to rates retention
By James Evison | 01 February 2017
The challenge of moving to 100% business rates retention will be how to incentive ‘all kinds of g...
FINANCE
100% rates retention on its way as Bill receives second reading
By Mark Conrad | 24 January 2017
Legislation that will pave the way for 100% business rates retention passed its second reading in...
LEGISLATION
Emergency rules aim to quell delays to NI rate collection
By Dan Peters | 24 January 2017
Westminster may be forced to step in with emergency legislation to ensure Northern Irish councils...
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
Social work Bill exemption revived
By Sam Clayden | 18 January 2017
Children and families minister Edward Timpson praised ‘inspirational’ councils as he reinstated c...
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Chief Executive
£188,576 - £201,902 (pay award pending)
Join us for a rare opportunity to lead one of the UK’s newest and most ambitious councils Apply for this job
Finance Development Accountant
Band I (£55,609 to £59,025)
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
Up to £120k
This is a once in a generation opportunity to shape the future of local government in Worcestershire. Apply for this job
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