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FINANCE
The numbers game
By Huw Morris | 05 August 2015
The recent spending review will put local government finance even further under the cosh while th...
HUMAN RESOURCES
EXCLUSIVE: Chief execs round on 'divisive' and 'negative' LGA staff pay
By Heather Jameson | 05 August 2015
The Local Government Association (LGA)’s attitude to senior pay has been branded as ‘divisive’ by...
CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE
High time for the sector to start paying the price
By Heather Jameson | 05 August 2015
News that the Local Government Association has awarded pay rises to its senior staff while the re...
FINANCE
SOLACE in expulsion threat over ethics code
By Dan Peters | 05 August 2015
Calls have been made for Smith Square to expel councils that refuse to engage with sector-led imp...
ECONOMIC GROWTH
Sunday trading devolution plans unveiled
By Laura Sharman | 05 August 2015
Councils would be given the power to extend Sunday opening hours to boost the local economy by £1...
CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE
Ofsted: Councils improving but key problems remain
By Mark Conrad | 04 August 2015
Local authorities are improving the quality of assessments for vulnerable children, but key probl...
FINANCE
LGA needs lightning reflexes to avert the storm
By Heather Jameson | 31 July 2015
As Mark Lloyd was announced as the new chief executive of the Local Government Association, his c...
HEALTH
'Strain' warning over social care system
By Dan Peters | 30 July 2015
Campaigners and council leaders have warned of the strain the social care system is under in the ...
WHITEHALL
Improvement results finally made public
By Dan Peters | 29 July 2015
Smith Square has finally made public its consultation on the future of sector-led improvement – f...
HUMAN RESOURCES
Mind the cap!
By Dan Peters | 29 July 2015
The new £95,000 cap on exit payments for senior staff could provoke a spike in senior departures ...
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- Election watchdog 'not consulted' before shadow poll cancellation
- Worcestershire reorganisation row erupts
- Medway talks with ministry over finances
- Labour Conference: McMahon will 'come back stronger' on LGR
- Downgrading councils who use illegal children's homes holds sector to 'unattainable standard'
Director of Governance and Civic Services
c£130,000
As the Council’s statutory Monitoring Officer, you will champion strong governance and integrity Apply for this job
Executive Director Corporate Resources, Section 151 Officer
up to £160,217
The successful candidate will combine outstanding professional credibility and the ability to influence Apply for this job
Director of Finance
highly competitive
Not only will you fulfil the role of statutory Chief Financial Officer you will be part of a directorate team Apply for this job
- Election watchdog 'not consulted' before shadow poll cancellation
- Worcestershire reorganisation row erupts
- Medway talks with ministry over finances
- Labour Conference: McMahon will 'come back stronger' on LGR
- Downgrading councils who use illegal children's homes holds sector to 'unattainable standard'
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