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INFRASTRUCTURE

Harnessing the best of the West

By Ann McGauran | 17 July 2019

Ann McGauran reports on the launch of Metro Dynamics’ report making the case for the creation of ...

FINANCE

Standards bearer

By Heather Jameson | 17 July 2019

As communities secretary James Brokenshire launched a review of the local government audit regime...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Changing perceptions?

By Dan Peters | 10 July 2019

Councils are now looking for consistency on spending, as children's services continue to struggle...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Home visits pilot moves to next phase

By Ann McGauran | 09 July 2019

A study from the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IfS) says a small-scale pilot home visiting interv...

FINANCE

Bringing new members up to speed on funding

By Ann McGauran | 09 July 2019

England’s new cadre of councillors need to navigate a perfect storm of financial challenges. How ...

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

Showtime by the seaside

By Michael Burton | 09 July 2019

Ministers, mandarins, town hall, Whitehall and more all met in Bournemouth last week for the Loca...

FINANCE

The pitfalls of risk and return

By Heather Jameson | 03 July 2019

Kent CC hit the headlines after it tried to withdraw £263m of its pension pot from the Woodford ...

FINANCE

Brexit and austerity blows threaten service delivery

By Ann McGauran | 03 July 2019

Nearly half of local authorities say some councils will fail to deliver essential services over t...

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

A case of cuts and a confidence crisis

By Martin Ford | 03 July 2019

The Association of Directors of Adult Social Services’ annual survey reveals a pessimistic sector...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Bring it on – give it to us

By Heather Jameson | 02 July 2019

James Jamieson is the newly-elected chairman of the Local Government Association. He talks to Hea...

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frederica-diamanta

Assistant Director of Housing

£86,537 – £95,898

Premium jobThe city is entering an exciting period of transformation. Apply for this job

City of York Council

Principal Lawyer - Planning and Highways

£51,356 to £56,494

Do you want to make a difference to local people? Apply for this job

LocalGovJobs Legal

Principal Lawyer Litigation and Housing

£51,356 to £56,494

We are looking for an enthusiastic, hardworking Lawyer to take on a leadership role within our Litigation and Housing Team. Apply for this job

Kirklees Metropolitan Council

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