WHITEHALL

Hammond: COVID has sealed the fate of centralism

By Heather Jameson | 19 October 2020

The COVID crisis has ‘sealed the fate’ of centralised public services in the UK, former Chancello...

HEALTH

LGA chief says COVID response was hampered by 'disregard' for local government

By Heather Jameson | 16 October 2020

A future inquiry into the handling of the pandemic will find the ‘relative disregard for local go...

WHITEHALL

Exit cap signed into law

By Dan Peters | 15 October 2020

The £95,000 cap on public sector exit payments was signed into law last night and will come into ...

WHITEHALL

Tax increases more likely than austerity, says Flanders

By Dan Peters | 15 October 2020

A top economist has predicted that tax increases are more likely than another bout of austerity.

WHITEHALL

Labour would adopt 'local by default' approach

By Dan Peters | 15 October 2020

A Labour government would strike a ‘new settlement between citizens and the state’ and adopt a ‘l...

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Jenrick dashes county reorganisation hopes

By Dan Peters | 13 October 2020

Local government secretary Robert Jenrick has torpedoed plans for widespread reorganisation beyon...

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IFS urges delay to cuts and tax rises

By Michael Burton | 13 October 2020

Spending cuts and tax rises to rebalance the public finances should be delayed until 2022 to allo...

WHITEHALL

Fixing local government's financial plumbing

By Lizzie Insall | 12 October 2020

The inevitable result of the funding framework for councils is a disempowered local government, u...

WHITEHALL

Three areas invited to submit unitary proposals

By Dan Peters | 09 October 2020

The Government has today invited councils in three areas to submit proposals for the creation of ...

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Job losses at council-owned airports group

By Chris Ames | 09 October 2020

Council-owned Manchester Airports Group blamed the end of the Government’s furlough scheme as it ...

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frederica-diamanta

Assistant Director - Environmental Services & Community Safety

£85,883 to £102,652

This is an exciting opportunity to lead key services that are vital to the quality of life in our borough. Apply for this job

Darlington Borough Council

Chief Executive

£153,160 (plus pay award outstanding from 1.4.24)

Darlington Borough Council is seeking an inspiring and dynamic leader to join as Chief Executive. Apply for this job

Darlington Borough Council

Assistant Director - Law and Governance

£85,883 to £102,652

Darlington Borough Council is seeking an exceptional leader to join us as an Assistant Director - Law and Governance. Apply for this job

Darlington Borough Council