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FINANCE
Holding up the mirror
By Sam Clayden | 31 October 2017
Jo Miller speaks to Sam Clayden about the changes throughout her first year as SOLACE president a...
HUMAN RESOURCES
Manjeet Gill: Why I used to go by 'Mandy' and dye my hair blonde
By Manjeet Gill | 25 October 2017
Manjeet Gill delivers an impassioned plea for action on the diversity front.
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
Let's support the drive for improvement
By Phil Norrey | 25 October 2017
Phil Norrey says the Department for Education clearly has it’s own ideas about children’s service...
WHITEHALL
Javid considers gradual introduction of 100% rates retention
By Dan Peters | 16 October 2017
The move to 100% business rates retention could happen gradually, communities secretary Sajid Jav...
SOLACE
Authorities 'are vital port of call for advice about UC'
By Mark Conrad | 10 October 2017
Universal Credit (UC) recipients who seek advice on managing their money are more likely to turn ...
FINANCE
UC: This is what we're doing, now DWP must respond
By Jo Miller | 10 October 2017
Jo Miller outlines the sector's gripes with the rollout of universal credit, and outlines some of...
SOLACE
Are two roles too many?
By Chris Mahony | 04 October 2017
After a report into failings at Kirklees blamed the director’s duties at ADCS, Chris Mahony looks...
CHIEF EXECUTIVES
Gavin Jones: We must become learning organisations
By Martin Gavin | 04 October 2017
Kicking off a series of articles, Gavin Jones argues the increasingly complex world challenges th...
FINANCE
Officers back call for extra cash from rates retention
By Dan Peters | 27 September 2017
Senior officers have backed Local Government Association (LGA) calls for any extra cash from 100%...
CHIEF EXECUTIVES
Meeting the modern leadership challenge
By Jo Miller | 20 September 2017
Jo Miller says now, more than ever, we need bold and brave leaders, willing to take risks and dis...
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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'
Engineering Team Manager (Highways Assets)
Special A, SCP 42-45, £55,224 - £58,605 pa
You will be responsible for the Councils asset management system, and ensuring all data is valid and current. Apply for this job
Communities Locality Lead
£53,051 - £57,372 per annum
We’re looking for an inspiring, community‑focused leader to join our Localities Service as the Communities team Locality Lead for Selby & Ainsty. Apply for this job
Director of Place
£125k plus Distant Islands Allowance
This is a key strategic role in supporting the economic success of our islands 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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