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CHILDREN'S SERVICES
Tackling poverty in the North of Tyne: A combined approach
By Adrian Dougherty | 15 March 2024
Patience has been key to a North of Tyne Combined Authority programme addressing child poverty, i...
WHITEHALL
Four-day week council decision 'disappointing and arrogant'
By Dan Peters | 14 March 2024
South Cambridgeshire DC’s decision to continue with its four-day week is ‘disappointing and arrog...
POLICY AND POLITICS
Rule of 72
13 March 2024
There are currently – count ’em’ – 72 vice-presidents of the Local Government Association.
HEALTH
Judgment day
By Mark Conrad | 13 March 2024
Kent and Home Office face growing pressure over asylum-seeking children.
FINANCE
EXCLUSIVE: No pay offer until after local elections
By Dan Peters | 12 March 2024
Local government employers will not make a pay offer until after the upcoming local elections in ...
COUNCIL TAX
Limited exemptions for empty homes powers
By Mark Conrad | 11 March 2024
Councils will face only a limited number of exemptions from new powers allowing them to levy high...
BUSINESS
Councils lobby for reduced audit fees amid backstop plan
By Dan Peters | 08 March 2024
Fees for councils should be slashed if auditors are forced to give qualified opinions due to fail...
FINANCE
Experts in fresh push for fiscal devolution
By Dan Peters | 08 March 2024
An independent group of experts is preparing to pile pressure on ministers to back fiscal devolut...
WHITEHALL
Right to Buy lobbying fails as Treasury ends temporary boost
By Dan Peters | 08 March 2024
The Treasury has confirmed councils will no longer keep 100% of Right to Buy (RTB) receipts after...
PARTNERSHIPS
A new era of cross party working and grown-up politics in Broadland
By Natasha Harpley | 08 March 2024
One year into a new political leadership era at Broadland DC the story is one of no egos, no gate...
Director of Adult Social Care (DASS)
up to circa £114,000
An ambitious, innovative council where Adult Social Care is central to shaping the future of the borough. Apply for this job
Director of Education & Skills
up to circa £114,000
An ambitious, high-performing council where education, inclusion and skills are central to shaping the future of the borough. Apply for this job
Director of Prosperity and Investment
up to circa £114,000
An ambitious council delivering growth, regeneration and investment at scale. Apply for this job
Director of Adult Social Care (DASS)
up to circa £114,000
An ambitious, innovative council where Adult Social Care is central to shaping the future of the borough. Apply for this job
Director of Education & Skills
up to circa £114,000
An ambitious, high-performing council where education, inclusion and skills are central to shaping the future of the borough. Apply for this job
Director of Prosperity and Investment
up to circa £114,000
An ambitious council delivering growth, regeneration and investment at scale. Apply for this job
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