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FINANCE

Tourism tax could raise nearly £430m for councils, study finds

By Mark Whitehead | 03 April 2023

More than £428m a year could be raised by imposing a £1-a-night levy on visitors staying in hotel...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

The Budget recognises local leaders are a key growth driver

By Cllr Tim Oliver | 16 March 2023

The chancellor’s Budget is a clear indication that councils are viewed as crucial in leading econ...

COMMUNITIES

Public libraries: the local levelling up machines

By Diana Edmonds MBE | 14 March 2023

Public libraries have increased their support for those struggling with the cost of living crisis...

WHITEHALL

LGA-backed coalition in fresh plea for Government leisure support

By Dan Peters | 22 February 2023

A coalition including the Local Government Association (LGA) has written to Prime Minister Rishi ...

WHITEHALL

Call for 'real action' as Government sidelines parks group

By Dan Peters | 20 February 2023

A member of the Government’s sidelined parks action group (PAG) has called for ‘real action’ afte...

HEALTH

The UK's leisure centres must evolve in order to survive

By Jim Roberts | 07 February 2023

With current plans failing, we must deliver a new leisure model that prioritises local communitie...

PARISH COUNCILS

Local Councils have stepped up

By Rob Smith | 02 February 2023

Rob Smith sets out the main conclusions of a landmark report based on the Society of Local Counci...

HEALTH

Moving into the fast lane

By Cllr Doug Pullen | 01 February 2023

Lichfield DC hasn’t let the failure of its £15m round 2 bid to the Levelling Up Fund for a new le...

FINANCE

Culture is about who we really are

By Lawrence Conway | 01 February 2023

The concept of culture may be difficult to buy or sell, but it is worth the investment, writes La...

HEALTH

Making the case for leisure centres

By Cllr Sir Stephen Houghton | 25 January 2023

Joining the dots between funding cuts and the impact on life expectancy has not been hard, says C...

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frederica-diamanta

Senior Capital Delivery Manager

£71,181 to £74,802

As one of London’s largest social landlords, we are seeking an exceptional and experienced professional Apply for this job

Royal Borough of Greenwich

Service Director - Education, Participation, and Skills

UP TO £118K

Plymouth is on the brink of something extraordinary. Apply for this job

Plymouth City Council

Service Manager - Regulated Services and CQC Oversight

£69,037

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and driven leader to join our Adult Social Care team Apply for this job

Wakefield Council

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