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FINANCE

Beware of killing the golden goose…

By Michael Burton | 24 February 2015

With local government left as the only major part of the public sector that is unprotected, Micha...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Business chiefs demand business rates review timetable

By Jonathan Werran | 23 February 2015

Business leaders have written to George Osborne calling on the chancellor to restate his commitme...

FINANCE

Councils predict business rates bonanza

By Jamie Hailstone | 19 February 2015

The total amount collected by councils in England for business rates is expected to soar by an in...

FINANCE

Sparks backs report on two-speed devolution

By Heather Jameson | 17 February 2015

There needs to be a ‘root and branch review of the form and function of local government’, chair ...

HEALTH

LGA calls for guarantees over social care funds

By Jonathan Werran | 17 February 2015

Council chiefs have urged chancellor George Osborne to fully fund local authorities for new burde...

WHITEHALL

EXCLUSIVE: Fiscal fears rocket

By Dan Peters | 17 February 2015

The MJ/LGiU study reveals fears over statutory duties and low funding, as local government financ...

FINANCE

Something better change

By Dan Peters | 17 February 2015

The MJ’s fourth joint finance survey with the Local Government Information Unit makes clear counc...

FINANCE

England's dreaming

By Simon Parker | 10 February 2015

Simon Parker gives a thematic overview to the New Local Government Network’s annual conference, w...

BUSINESS RATES

There is no appetite for structural change…or is there?

By Michael Burton | 10 February 2015

The King's Fund last week lambasted the Coalition's distracting NHS reforms, but local government...

FINANCE

LGA defends councils' £21bn reserve cash pile

By Jonathan Werran | 10 February 2015

Council chiefs have claimed the sector’s financial reserves totalling £21.4bn are all that stands...

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Strategic Director of Finance Operations

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Strategic Director of Finance Strategy

£117,061 - £129,288

Nottingham is a bold, vibrant, and exciting Core City at the heart of the UK, alive with potential and ambition. Apply for this job

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frederica-diamanta

Head of Early Years and Early Help

£90,126 - £98,319

Merton is an Ofsted rated ‘Outstanding’ authority—yet it is our ambition, our humility, and our drive to keep learning that truly define us. Apply for this job

London Borough of Merton

Strategic Director of Finance Operations

£117,061 - £129,288

Nottingham is a bold, vibrant, and exciting Core City at the heart of the UK, alive with potential and ambition. Apply for this job

Nottingham City Council

Strategic Director of Finance Strategy

£117,061 - £129,288

Nottingham is a bold, vibrant, and exciting Core City at the heart of the UK, alive with potential and ambition. Apply for this job

Nottingham City Council

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