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BUSINESS RATES
Local government needs to 'hold the ring' on pooled public services' budgets
By Heather Jameson | 18 March 2020
Shadow minister for local government Jim McMahon tells Heather Jameson it was irresponsible that ...
FINANCE
Winners and losers under a reformed council tax
By Michael Burton | 18 March 2020
A new study from the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) says revaluation of the £31bn council tax...
FINANCE
Balancing budgets and Beatles
By Heather Jameson | 13 March 2020
It has been a tumultuous few years for Liverpool City Council. Chief executive Tony Reeves and th...
HEALTH
A tough balancing act for councils
By Naomi Larsson | 10 March 2020
Managing and mitigating the impact of the Covid-19 outbreak on local communities poses a huge cha...
HUMAN RESOURCES
'Just be kind'
By Heather Jameson | 04 March 2020
While local government has been distracted by austerity, what has happened to diversity? The MJ, ...
HEALTH
'A roadmap towards a good society'
By Ann McGauran | 04 March 2020
Sir Michael Marmot’s damning report on health inequalities found that, while there has been limit...
CLIMATE CHANGE
Some local lessons from the Far East
By Heather Jameson | 25 February 2020
Heather Jameson finds that while local government officers in Japan are grappling with similar ch...
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
Frustration grows over SEND deficits funding crackdown
By Dan Peters | 19 February 2020
Councils are unhappy about the Government’s message that they cannot rely on schools block fundin...
NEW LOCAL
A DIY guide to local inclusive growth
By Ann McGauran | 19 February 2020
A new report presents a practical framework for cultivating local inclusive growth – featuring a ...
LEGAL
Ensuring a commercial hit
By Heather Jameson | 12 February 2020
Heather Jameson examines the findings of a round table featuring local government lawyers hosted ...
Director of Adult Social Care (DASS)
up to circa £114,000
An ambitious, innovative council where Adult Social Care is central to shaping the future of the borough. Apply for this job
Director of Education & Skills
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An ambitious, high-performing council where education, inclusion and skills are central to shaping the future of the borough. Apply for this job
Director of Prosperity and Investment
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Director of Adult Social Care (DASS)
up to circa £114,000
An ambitious, innovative council where Adult Social Care is central to shaping the future of the borough. Apply for this job
Director of Education & Skills
up to circa £114,000
An ambitious, high-performing council where education, inclusion and skills are central to shaping the future of the borough. Apply for this job
Director of Prosperity and Investment
up to circa £114,000
An ambitious council delivering growth, regeneration and investment at scale. Apply for this job
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