FINANCE

Making the case

By Cllr Gary Porter | 10 November 2015

With fears of another 40% cut to council funding on the horizon, Lord Gary Porter outlines what l...

HUMAN RESOURCES

LGA defends staff's six-figure salaries

By Thomas Bridge | 10 November 2015

The Local Government Association (LGA) has defended council chief executive salaries following th...

FINANCE

DCLG squeeze sparks fears of £16.5bn cut for councils

By Michael Burton | 10 November 2015

Fears that local government is set to be a major loser in the forthcoming Spending Review after c...

WHITEHALL

A whirlwind week

By Heather Jameson | 10 November 2015

After a ‘whirlwind’ start to life as new LGA chief executive, Mark Lloyd tells Heather Jameson wh...

WHITEHALL

Speculation grows over future of council tax

By Heather Jameson | 10 November 2015

A two-tier system of council tax capping could send a lifeline to councils struggling to hit thei...

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

McMahon selected as Labour's by-election candidate

06 November 2015

Jeremy Corbyn has welcomed the selection of Oldham Council leader Jim McMahon as Labour’s candida...

BUSINESS

Businesses should decide how much they pay in business rates

By Sam Clayden | 06 November 2015

Council leaders have insisted businesses should be able to decide how much they pay in business r...

FINANCE

'Transparency' exposes higher management fees

03 November 2015

The rise in local government pension scheme (LGPS) management fees is mainly the result of greate...

FINANCE

Financial fear for councils after reserves revelations

By Sam Clayden | 03 November 2015

Several councils are being forced to use their general reserves as a knee-jerk reaction to fundin...

WHITEHALL

DOL applications tally falls as new system is mooted

03 November 2015

The number of applications for a Deprivation of Liberty Safeguard (DOLs) received by local author...

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Strategic Commissioning Manager, Childrens Social Care, Education and SEND

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frederica-diamanta

Group Accountant / Group Finance Manager - WMF1359e

£62,273 to £65,017

This is an exciting opportunity for you to join Westmorland and Furness Council as a Group Accountant. Apply for this job

Westmorland and Furness Council

Cyber Security Manager

£55,848 - £59,442

North Northamptonshire is currently on an exciting journey to transform its infrastructure and services for its citizens. Apply for this job

North Northamptonshire Council

Strategic Commissioning Manager, Childrens Social Care, Education and SEND

Grade N, £51,515 - £54,774 pay award pending + 15% R & R allowance.

Are you an experienced commissioner with knowledge in children social care and education? Apply for this job

Gateshead Council