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WHITEHALL
What the Budget will mean for councils
By David Phillips | 27 February 2024
David Phillips says a focus on tax cuts in the upcoming Budget does not mean councils will go com...
SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP OF MUNICIPAL AUTHORITIES
Cuts put hard squeeze on most deprived councils
By Cllr Sir Stephen Houghton | 27 February 2024
New analysis reveals upper tier local authorities in the most deprived decile have seen a real-te...
LEGISLATION
The peer challenge
By Michael Burton | 27 February 2024
A reformed House of Lords must imply a new role in Parliament for local government leaders, says ...
WHITEHALL
Turning local goverment's fortunes around
By Mark Sandford | 27 February 2024
Kevin Muldoon-Smith and Mark Sandford look to Germany, Italy and Japan for inspiration as they pu...
ECONOMIC GROWTH
The threat from bank and building society closures
By Cllr Sam Chapman-Allen | 27 February 2024
More than half of all bank and building society branches have closed since 2015 – nearly 6,000 in...
COUNCIL TAX
Budget: Expect plenty of smoke and mirrors politics
By Zoe Billingham | 27 February 2024
The sector should expect more tax cutting smoke and mirror solutions at this year’s Budget, says ...
ECONOMIC GROWTH
How can we plan for the future of urban regeneration?
By Nick Walkley | 22 February 2024
With public funding for development down and expectations up, Nick Walkley says the future of reg...
HOUSING
Right to Buy scheme is in need of urgent reform
By Cllr Darren Rodwell | 21 February 2024
The Government should use the Spring Budget to set out key reforms to the outdated Right to Buy s...
ADULT SOCIAL CARE
Taking a risk-based approach to the switch to digital
By Robert Turnbull | 21 February 2024
Robert Turnbull of PA Consulting explains why a risk-based approach is key in the UK’s transitio...
HOUSING
Unlocking true social value through partnership
By Paul Bingham | 20 February 2024
Regional Director for Equans UK & Ireland Paul Bingham explains why its partnership with youth ho...
Service Directors: Children’s Social Care (North and South)
Up to £137,000
To succeed, you’ll already have an impressive and comprehensive track record of effectiveness, with particular experience in service improvement Apply for this job
Director of Digital, Data and Technology
circa £130,000
As our new Director, you will be responsible for shaping and delivering digital transformation across the council and beyond. Apply for this job
Director of Education
£111,136 – £116,521
The council is now looking for a social work qualified Director of Adult Social Care Apply for this job
Service Directors: Children’s Social Care (North and South)
Up to £137,000
To succeed, you’ll already have an impressive and comprehensive track record of effectiveness, with particular experience in service improvement Apply for this job
Director of Digital, Data and Technology
circa £130,000
As our new Director, you will be responsible for shaping and delivering digital transformation across the council and beyond. Apply for this job
Director of Education
£111,136 – £116,521
The council is now looking for a social work qualified Director of Adult Social Care Apply for this job
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