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WHITEHALL

'No council tax to fix social care gap'

By Jamie Hailstone | 14 February 2017

The Welsh Government has ruled out using council tax to help plug the devolved nation’s social ca...

FINANCE

Autumn Statement: Hammond 'reinforces' Universal Credit with benefit tweaks

By Thomas Bridge | 23 November 2016

Phillip Hammond has announced an overhaul of the speed at which benefits are withdrawn under Univ...

WHITEHALL

Pilot council in Universal Credit warning

By Laura Sharman | 22 November 2016

One of the councils piloting the rollout of Universal Credit has warned it has ‘deep concerns’ ov...

FINANCE

Councils will play 'key role' in mitigating benefit cap impacts

By Laura Sharman | 07 November 2016

Councils are expected to play a key role in mitigating the impact of the new benefit cap, which e...

FINANCE

Benefit cap changes will put council services under strain

By Jamie Hailstone | 01 November 2016

Experts have warned next week’s changes to the benefit cap will put council services under more p...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Will Cameron be remembered for his domestic legacy?

By Michael Burton | 14 September 2016

Devolution, the 'Big Society', welfare reform or academies - what will David Cameron be remembere...

FINANCE

Credit union investment will aid residents

By Jamie Hailstone | 14 September 2016

Councils should invest in credit unions to help residents avoid the clutches of ‘legal loan shark...

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

JRF calls for more council powers to tackle poverty

By Jamie Hailstone | 06 September 2016

The Joseph Rowntree Foundation has called on the Government to devolve more powers to town halls ...

WELFARE

Women's refuges could close due to benefit cap

By William Eichler | 05 September 2016

More than two-thirds of domestic abuse refuges could be forced to close unless they are exempt fr...

FINANCE

Industrial strategy will help local government

By Michael Burton | 02 August 2016

A pair of very contrasting reports have been published on the cost of poverty to local government...

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Partnership and Improvement Manager SEND WMF2888e

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Senior Building Surveyor

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Private Sector Housing (Single Household) Team Leader

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frederica-diamanta

Partnership and Improvement Manager SEND WMF2888e

£51,356 to £52,413

Are you passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)? Apply for this job

Westmorland and Furness Council

Senior Building Surveyor

PO6 - £54,267 to £57,402

The Royal Borough of Greenwich Repairs and Investment Section is looking for a strong and highly motivated Senior Building Surveyor Apply for this job

Royal Borough of Greenwich

Private Sector Housing (Single Household) Team Leader

PO5 - £52,194 to £55,323

The Royal Borough of Greenwich is seeking an experienced and motivated Single Household Team Leader Apply for this job

Royal Borough of Greenwich

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