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FINANCE
That was the year that was
By Michael Burton | 06 January 2015
It was the year of devolution, combined authorities, rows over the Better Care Fund and Eric Pick...
FINANCE
LGA: council tax support puts authorities in 'impossible position'
By Jonathan Werran | 06 January 2015
Last year’s fall in council tax collection rates was greater in areas which set higher minimum pa...
FINANCE
2% referendum threshold but welfare fund axed
By Dan Peters | 18 December 2014
Local authorities will be allowed to raise council tax by up to 2% in 2015/16, local government m...
FINANCE
More change to come in 2015
By John Wybrant | 18 December 2014
The last year has seen another significant period of change in local authority administration, wi...
CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE
Details of Scottish local government finance settlement announced
By Jamie Hailstone | 12 December 2014
The Scottish Finance Secretary John Swinney has announced a free school meal programme, as part o...
FINANCE
Back to work schemes short change authorities
By Jamie Hailstone | 10 December 2014
Councils are being short-changed by programmes to get people back into work, while Whitehall reap...
FINANCE
'Boost pay to recoup cash'
By Dan Peters | 10 December 2014
A substantial increase in local government pay would recoup millions for the Treasury, trade unio...
FINANCE
Man with a plan for the future
08 December 2014
Dan Peters met Wyre Forest DC’s chief executive, Ian Miller, to talk about the council’s big proj...
WELFARE
Politicised pressures of food banks
By Claire Fox | 08 December 2014
Is accepting that food banks are here to stay more depressing than relying on state emergency pro...
ECONOMIC GROWTH
A worrying trend towards self-sufficiency
By Frances Foster | 05 December 2014
Treasurer of the Special Interest Group of Municipal Authorities, Frances Foster, on the unfairne...
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Deputy Chief Executive & Director of Place
£132,063 - £145,050 plus lease car allowance of £9,576
You will play a key role in shaping the Council's strategic direction while leading a broad portfolio spanning economic development Apply for this job
Assistant Director Port Health
£74,550 - £85,030 per annum inclusive of all allowances
A key role in shaping and delivering a wide ranging regulatory agenda, from implementing ng relevant legislation Apply for this job
Assistant Director Adult Social Care
£111,070
You will provide visible leadership across Adult Social Care, working with elected members, health partners, providers, communities... Apply for this job
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