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FINANCE
The half billion pound question
By By Heather Jameson | 07 November 2024
Despite Whitehall assurances of protection from rising employers’ National Insurance Contribution...
IMPROVEMENT
Counties delay peer challenges
By Dan Peters | 06 November 2024
English county councils appear to be putting off inviting peer challenges from the Local Governme...
SOCIAL CARE
Call to fully fund National Living Wage rise to keep care 'afloat'
By Dan Peters | 06 November 2024
Adult social care directors have called on the Government to fully fund the increases in National...
IMPROVEMENT
Peers urge chief to intervene in planning service
By Dan Peters | 04 November 2024
Tandridge DC’s chief executive David Ford needs to intervene to sort out the council’s planning s...
FIRE SAFETY
NAO: 60% of buildings with flammable cladding still not identified
By William Eichler | 04 November 2024
Up to 60% of buildings with dangerous cladding have not yet been identified seven years on from t...
POLITICS
Budget: Reeves attempts to drive up affordable homes
By William Eichler | 30 October 2024
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has confirmed a raft of measures to tackle the ‘desperate lack of afford...
FINANCE
More 'unpalatable' decisions ahead, says finance chief
By Dan Peters | 24 October 2024
A sector finance expert has warned councils will have to continue making ‘unpalatable’ decisions.
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION
Rayner paves the way for standards
By Dan Peters | 24 October 2024
Deputy prime minister Angela Rayner has paved the way for a return to remote meetings and giving ...
SOCIAL CARE
Councils face 'social care blackhole'
By Lee Peart | 24 October 2024
Councils are facing a ‘social care blackhole’ in their finances, according to the Lib Dems.
COUNCILLORS
EXCLUSIVE: Ministers look to strengthen councillor standards
By Dan Peters | 24 October 2024
The new Government is considering options to strengthen the standards and conduct for those in lo...
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Nottingham is a bold, vibrant, and exciting Core City at the heart of the UK, alive with potential and ambition. Apply for this job
Head of Early Years and Early Help
£90,126 - £98,319
Merton is an Ofsted rated ‘Outstanding’ authority—yet it is our ambition, our humility, and our drive to keep learning that truly define us. Apply for this job
Strategic Director of Finance Operations
£117,061 - £129,288
Nottingham is a bold, vibrant, and exciting Core City at the heart of the UK, alive with potential and ambition. Apply for this job
Strategic Director of Finance Strategy
£117,061 - £129,288
Nottingham is a bold, vibrant, and exciting Core City at the heart of the UK, alive with potential and ambition. Apply for this job
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