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BUSINESS

The road less travelled

By Heather Jameson | 15 March 2016

As local government hits a crossroads, Heather Jameson talks to councillor David Hodge about the ...

BUSINESS

Fewer services for more council tax

By Paul Dossett | 14 March 2016

Head of local government at Grant Thornton UK, Paul Dossett, looks at what the sector can expect ...

WHITEHALL

Councils sign up to social care precept

By Jamie Hailstone | 11 March 2016

Most local authorities in England have taken advantage of the Government’s new social care precep...

BUSINESS

Council's land sale will create 2,800 new homes

By Jamie Hailstone | 08 March 2016

Telford & Wrekin Council is to sell off land owned by the Homes and Communities Agency (HCA) in a...

FINANCE

'Financial failure' under spotlight in second probe

By Dan Peters | 08 March 2016

The future financial sustainability of councils will be thrust back into the spotlight after the ...

HEALTH

Fears over 'unintended results' of rate retention

By Dan Peters | 08 March 2016

Local government has called for assurances that the sector will not be heavily hit by appeals und...

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

Sector calls for power to raise business rates

By Sam Clayden | 08 March 2016

Local authority representatives have called for extended powers to raise the multiplier as part o...

HEALTH

NHS rate relief demands 'unfounded'

By MJ reporter | 01 March 2016

Applications for mandatory business rate relief from NHS trusts claiming they are charities are ‘...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

'Authorities' cash will grow when rates are retained,' says UKMBA

By Dan Peters | 01 March 2016

Local government capital expenditure will increase when business rates are fully retained by the ...

FINANCE

Fears of early intervention funding gap

By Sam Clayden | 01 March 2016

Almost three in five councillors fear business rate retention will not be enough to cover cuts to...

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frederica-diamanta

Early Years Advisor

£54,125-£61,271

The successful candidate will provide expert guidance on curriculum planning, assessment, safeguarding, and inclusive practice. Apply for this job

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council

Executive Director of Adult Care Services

£158,000

This is an exciting time to be joining Hertfordshire County Council. Apply for this job

Hertfordshire County Council

Assistant Director - People & Change

Up to £91,625 + generous pension

Cambridge is a city of global reputation and local pride – a place of ideas, innovation and inclusion. Apply for this job

Cambridgeshire County Council