ECONOMIC GROWTH

Staring into the jobs abyss

By Ann McGauran | 22 September 2020

With the furlough scheme due to finish at the end of next month, can local government support COV...

LONDON COUNCILS

Councils warn of 'avalanche of evictions'

By Martin Ford | 21 August 2020

The local government sector is braced for a deluge of homelessness following the end of the evict...

FINANCE

London boroughs face £23m rent arrears due to Universal Credit

By Martin Ford | 22 July 2020

The rollout of Universal Credit is leading to thousands of council tenants falling behind on rent...

FINANCE

Cost of Universal Credit set to soar, says watchdog

By Michael Burton | 10 July 2020

The cost of running Universal Credit is likely to be more expensive than the systems it replaces,...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

ADCS president calls for welfare overhaul

By Heather Jameson | 08 July 2020

The impact of the pandemic on children’s futures must not be underestimated, the president of the...

WHITEHALL

District warning after £63m handed to counties

By Dan Peters | 06 July 2020

Help for families struggling to put food on the table will be delayed due to ‘needless extra red ...

WELFARE

'Give Redbridge its money back'

By Heather Jameson | 29 June 2020

Redbridge’s chief executive predicts the pandemic will cost the local authority £60m He explains ...

WELFARE

Johnson to launch £63m local welfare assistance fund

By Laura Sharman | 11 June 2020

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced the creation of a £63m local welfare assistance fund t...

COUNCIL TAX

Let's look out for our residents

By Deven Ghelani | 02 June 2020

As the lockdown reduces it has never been more important for councils to proactively identify and...

FINANCE

Call for £275m welfare assistance boost

By Martin Ford | 28 May 2020

A children’s charity has appealed for a reversal of cuts to funds for families facing financial h...

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frederica-diamanta

Senior Finance Manager

Grade 11, £55,994 to £61,321

Premium jobSheffield is a city on the rise, aiming to be the best place to live, work, and grow. Apply for this job

Sheffield City Council

Senior Lawyer

£52,584 - £55,620

You will join us at an exciting time as the Royal Borough continues with its ambitious regeneration and housing delivery programme. Apply for this job

Royal Borough of Greenwich

Head of Housing, Revenues and Customer Services

Salary Package up to £79,448

Premium jobIf you’re a passionate leader with a vision for community support and innovative services, Stratford-on-Avon has an opportunity for you. Apply for this job

Stratford-on-Avon District Council