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FINANCE
We want our money back!
By Simon Goacher | 29 January 2016
Simon Goacher examines whether a legal challenge from councils over funding could force the Gover...
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Council housing stock will be 'decimated' by right to buy
By Sam Clayden | 29 January 2016
Local government leaders have called for greater powers to build new homes after report revealed ...
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EXCLUSIVE: 'No end point to devo' as Royal Assent granted
By Heather Jameson | 27 January 2016
Cities and Local Government Devolution Bill gets Royal Assent.
PLANNING
Lords tear into Housing Bill
By Sam Clayden | 27 January 2016
The Housing and Planning Bill was met with a tirade of criticism in the House of Lords.
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Councils' role in school improvement under threat
By Dan Peters | 19 January 2016
MPs have called for a ‘fundamental reassessment of accountability and oversight’ for all schools ...
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Pilot scheme to aid authorities' planning departments
By Dan Peters | 13 January 2016
Planning applications could be processed by private sector bodies or other councils under pilot s...
FINANCE
Excess spending safeguards rejected by finance chief
By Heather Jameson | 13 January 2016
Government hints that financial rules to stop councils over-spending could be changed have been d...
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Report: LGPS rapidly running out of cash
By Sam Clayden | 11 January 2016
The local government pension scheme (LGPS) is rapidly running out of cash to pay for pensions, a ...
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D2N2 devolution rebranded as North Midlands
By Dan Peters | 05 January 2016
North Midlands leaders have urged ministers to sign up to a devolution deal as they publish their...
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Middlesbrough breaks rank on freedom of information
By Dan Peters | 22 December 2015
Middlesbrough Council has vowed to stand against attempts to weaken the Freedom of Information (F...
Strategic Director – Housing and Investment
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Arun District Council is entering one of the most significant and exciting periods in its recent history Apply for this job
- Spring Statement: OBR paints gloomy picture of council finances
- Councils prepare for political turmoil
- Government should have 'leeway' to seek new council leaders' LGR views
- 'Widespread lack of understanding' to blame for key worker oversight
- The overlooked NEETs: the policy gap we can no longer ignore
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
Highways and Sustainable Transport Contract Manager
MGA £60,573 - £62,766 per annum
We are seeking an experienced Contract Manager with a passion for highways and sustainable transport. 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
- Spring Statement: OBR paints gloomy picture of council finances
- Councils prepare for political turmoil
- Government should have 'leeway' to seek new council leaders' LGR views
- 'Widespread lack of understanding' to blame for key worker oversight
- The overlooked NEETs: the policy gap we can no longer ignore
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