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WHITEHALL
'Stop the devolution chaos'
By Heather Jameson | 01 March 2016
Greg Clark defends devolution strategy in The MJ interview – as Oxfordshire reorganisation propos...
BUSINESS
First ever council solar bond launched
By William Eichler | 25 February 2016
Swindon BC has launched the UK’s first ever council solar bond.
FINANCE
Leese attacks mayoral candidates and rules himself out
By Dan Peters | 24 February 2016
Sir Richard Leese has launched an astonishing broadside at those vying to become Greater Manchest...
LOCAL DEMOCRACY
Devo could threaten localism, warns RSA
By Sam Clayden | 10 February 2016
Devolution to city regions and counties could suppress localism, a think-tank has warned.
LOCAL DEMOCRACY
Holyrood going 'direct to chief executives'
By Sam Clayden | 08 February 2016
Holyrood is going straight to chief executives to discuss the terms of the finance settlement, ac...
WHITEHALL
Dawes: Elected mayors will make a difference
By Sam Clayden | 03 February 2016
The Department for Communities and Local Government's permanent secretary has said the reason Whi...
FINANCE
Missing in action
03 February 2016
Norfolk CC and Breckland DC member Denis Crawford hit the headlines last week.
WHITEHALL
Government fracking plan an 'attack on democracy'
By Jamie Hailstone | 03 February 2016
Campaigners have criticised reports that the Government plans to take the right to decide frackin...
FINANCE
Jobseekers 'must not pay council tax'
By Dan Peters | 03 February 2016
Asking people on jobseekers’ allowance to pay council tax is unfair, the Department for Communiti...
WHITEHALL
Devolution split emerges in North Midlands
By Dan Peters | 02 February 2016
A split has emerged in Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire over how quickly powers should be devolved ...
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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
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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
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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