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HEALTH
Report proposes sweeping tax increases
By Michael Burton | 11 November 2020
A new health and social care tax raising £17bn should be the centrepiece of sweeping tax increase...
FINANCE
EXCLUSIVE: Sector faces 'second lost decade'
By Dan Peters | 10 November 2020
The local government sector has been warned it faces a ‘second lost decade’ as a new index reveal...
PAY
The Government's actions 'don't match the words'
By Christina McAnea | 26 October 2020
Rather than recognising the role of council workers during COVID-19, the Government has prioritis...
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...
DEVOLUTION
Whatever happened to devolution?
By Dr Arianna Giovannini | 07 October 2020
Devolution is an ‘unfinished’, disconnected project that benefits some areas but excludes others,...
FINANCE
Prepare for the worst and hope for the best
By Gary Fielding | 23 September 2020
In the current climate all that local government can do is prepare a range of scenarios and react...
ADULT SOCIAL CARE
No solution in sight for social care crisis
By Heather Jameson | 23 September 2020
Sir Keir’s criticism is spot-on, says Heather Jameson. Social care during the pandemic has been a...
DIGITAL
Meeting citizens' expectations after the pandemic
By Hilary Jones | 28 July 2020
Hilary Jones highlights how COVID-19 has been the catalyst for shifting up a gear when it comes t...
FINANCE
EXCLUSIVE: Croydon reaches out for MHCLG lifeline
By Dan Peters | 23 July 2020
Croydon LBC is understood to have made initial contact with the Ministry of Housing, Communities ...
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Transport and Major Work Manager
£54,556 to £60,085 per year Inclusive of Local Weighting Allowance of £1096
Premium jobDrive the future of transport and infrastructure in Slough Apply for this job
Head of In-House Repairs and Maintenance
£69,228 - £78,018
We are seeking an exceptional and experienced leader to join our Housing service as Head of In-House Repairs and Maintenance. Apply for this job
Head of Constitutional and Electoral Services
£89,037 - £92,538
This role will place you at the centre of political decision-making and governance in the Council. Apply for this job
- Council urged to take immediate steps to cut costs
- EXCLUSIVE: Government reorganisation plan 'on track' despite Starmer resignation, McGovern insists
- The MJ crowns Local Authority of the Year
- Government rejects SEND power expansion for councils
- EXCLUSIVE: Second home owners paying up on council tax, leaders say
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