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FINANCE

Districts sound fair funding alarm

By Martin Ford | 21 July 2025

The District Councils’ Network (DCN) has joined inner London boroughs in sounding the alarm over ...

FINANCE

Grant funding's phase-in

By Ann McGauran | 02 July 2025

The fair funding review 2.0 has landed, but will it put the whole of a beleaguered sector onto a ...

FINANCE

Rates reset could force 'deep cuts'

By Dan Peters | 10 June 2025

Local authorities will be forced to make ‘deep cuts to important services’ if the Government push...

LOCAL ECONOMIES

Getting in the zone to deliver local success

By Sean Benstead | 13 May 2025

The special economic zones model is still too centralised, and government must loosen its grip if...

FINANCE

McMahon: End to 'shaming' preventing bankruptcies

By Martin Ford | 07 May 2025

An end to ‘public shaming’ of councils has helped stem the tide of section 114s, local government...

COUNCIL TAX

Valuation Office Agency to be axed

By Martin Ford | 29 April 2025

The Valuation Office Agency (VOA), the body responsible for setting council tax and business rate...

FINANCE

£2bn finance settlement boost announced

By Dan Peters | 18 December 2024

Councils in England will receive a share of £2bn additional funding next year under the provision...

FINANCE

Divert NHS cash to social care

By Martin Ford | 10 December 2024

The Government has been urged to divert NHS funding to ease pressure on local government.

FUNDING

The Government is serious about trying to fix funding

By Cllr Sir Stephen Houghton | 29 November 2024

The policy statement is a welcome first step in resetting the relationship between funding and ne...

FINANCE

Call for courage over failing council finances

By By Martin Ford | 21 November 2024

‘Drastic action’ from the Government is required to shore-up councils’ finances amid multiple cri...

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frederica-diamanta

Building Control Manager

£57,457 - £58,462

The Building Control environment is rapidly changing and evolving in a post Grenfell World. Apply for this job

Kirklees Metropolitan Council

Chief Executive

£100k+ (pay award pending)

Premium jobSalford Community Leisure (SCL) is a community benefit society with charitable status that manages sport, leisure, and cultural services... Apply for this job

Salford Community Leisure

Heads of Service - Cared For/Care Leavers

£76,261 - £88,631

With strong investment, renewed energy and a clear sense of purpose across our services. Apply for this job

Cheshire East Council

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