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FINANCE

Can we have both levelling up and devo?

By Heather Jameson | 10 November 2021

Levelling up local government finance needs a more centralised system of funding, says Heather Ja...

FINANCE

Doubt over future of 75% rates retention under Gove

By Paul Marinko | 09 November 2021

New local government secretary Michael Gove has indicated that 75% business rates retention could...

SOCIAL CARE

A bounce back Budget

By Bob Neill | 02 November 2021

We got spending – and lots of it – in the Budget, yet its contents reflected conflict within the ...

SOCIAL CARE

A mixed fiscal bag for councils

By Heather Jameson | 28 October 2021

Isn't it ironic that a chancellor devoted to low taxes has funded a bonanza Budget through taxes ...

HOUSING

The power of quiet diplomacy

By Martin Ford | 20 October 2021

Outgoing chair of the District Councils’ Network, Cllr John Fuller, talks to Martin Ford about hi...

BUSINESS RATES

It is teamwork that makes the dream work

By Joanne Pitt | 20 October 2021

The Government would be wise to do all it can to de-escalate tensions with councils over funding,...

FINANCE

Raising council tax is a 'threat' not an opportunity, says Whiteman

12 October 2021

Government plans to give councils the option to raise council feels more like a ‘threat’ than an ...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Let's ditch 'panel game' funding

By Ann McGauran | 06 October 2021

Cllr John Merry talks to Ann McGauran about how Key Cities are faring as they look towards recove...

BUSINESS RATES

Mayors key to rebuilding red wall

By Martin Ford | 28 September 2021

Labour will look to local government to spearhead its attempts to return to power at Westminster.

HOUSING

Future funding for local government has never been so uncertain

By Dan Bates | 27 September 2021

Many will be hoping that big ministerial changes will mean progress on big issues including level...

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frederica-diamanta

Director of Corporate Services

£100,000 plus excellent pension scheme

We are a forward-looking organisation that genuinely wants to live our new values of People, Pride, Performance and Progress. Apply for this job

St Leger Homes

Transformation and Innovation Manager

£51,356- £55,539

Do you thrive in a dynamic and innovative environment? Apply for this job

North Yorkshire Council

Transformation and Innovation Manager

£51,356- £55,539

Do you thrive in a dynamic and innovative environment? Apply for this job

North Yorkshire Council