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BUSINESS
Not getting cake but eating it
12 February 2018
The signs for the upcoming fair funding review are already not good.
BUSINESS
Post-Carillion: mitigating the risks of external contracting
By Rod Penman | 12 February 2018
Despite Carillion's collapse, external contractors remain a cost-effective way to deliver service...
WHITEHALL
Government fostering report calls for councils to work with agencies
By Hiba Mahamadi | 07 February 2018
Collaboration between local authorities and the private sector would improve foster care for chil...
WHITEHALL
Javid finds extra £166m in final settlement
By Mark Conrad | 06 February 2018
Local government secretary Sajid Javid has found an additional £166m to ease spending pressures i...
BUSINESS
Gwynne moves to soothe Labour tensions
By Dan Peters | 06 February 2018
Shadow communities secretary Andrew Gwynne has moved soothe Labour tensions in the wake of Haring...
BUSINESS
Willmott Dixon awarded Rochdale's £80m regen contract
By Hiba Mahamadi | 06 February 2018
Construction company Willmott Dixon has been awarded an £80m contract to deliver the final part o...
BUSINESS
Bill to extend FOI to councils' private partners presented
By Hiba Mahamadi | 06 February 2018
A bill that would subject private companies that have contracts with public authorities to the Fr...
ECONOMIC GROWTH
Lessons for local government in the wake of Carillion
By Andrew Burns | 06 February 2018
Andy Burns offers some advice for the sector following the collapse of the outsourcing giant.
BUSINESS
Wrestling with public service markets
By Jonathan Werran | 05 February 2018
Jonathan Werran argues the case for a mixed market in public service provision.
BUSINESS
South Essex councils form 'association'
By Hiba Mahamadi | 05 February 2018
Seven councils in south Essex have taken the ‘momentous’ decision to form an association to give ...
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An ambitious, innovative council where Adult Social Care is central to shaping the future of the borough. Apply for this job
Director of Education & Skills
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An ambitious, high-performing council where education, inclusion and skills are central to shaping the future of the borough. Apply for this job
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