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WHITEHALL

Tax experts dismiss local VAT call

By Dan Peters | 13 November 2018

Tax experts have dismissed the idea of local VAT despite calls from MPs and the London Finance Co...

FINANCE

Local government outsourcing figures slump

By Martin Ford | 12 November 2018

Council spending on outsourcing has dwindled over the summer, according to the latest figures.

BUSINESS

Democracy can only ever be the winner

By Matthew Barraclough | 06 November 2018

Head of Local News Partnerships at the BBC, Matthew Barraclough, on a new project adding another ...

WHITEHALL

Doubts raised over council house-building revolution

By Martin Ford | 06 November 2018

Doubts have been raised over the anticipated council house-building revolution promised by minist...

BUSINESS

Regulator warning amid care provider concerns

By Dan Peters | 06 November 2018

More than 80 councils have been warned that they may have to pick up the pieces if Allied Healthc...

FINANCE

Trafford fines Amey £1m over performance

By Martin Ford | 01 November 2018

Trafford MBC has penalised contractor Amey to the tune of £1m over service failings, it has emerged.

FINANCE

Councils withhold £32m from PFI providers

By Martin Ford | 01 November 2018

Research has found that £32m was withheld from PFI providers over performance issues last year.

BUSINESS

EXCLUSIVE: Middle management delaying transformation

By Michael Burton | 01 November 2018

Transformational change is being delayed by staff resistance especially at middle management leve...

FINANCE

Council hits back at 'illegitimate' claim

By Naomi Larsson | 31 October 2018

Newham LBC has denied claims that decisions to enter into controversial high-interest loans were ...

WHITEHALL

Budget 2018: Lifting of cap could lead to £15bn extra debt

By Chris Ames | 30 October 2018

The abolition of the Housing Revenue Account (HRA) borrowing cap in this week’s Budget could enab...

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Strategic Director – Place-Based Services

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Stevenage is a town with bold ambitions. Apply for this job

Stevenage 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

Cambridge City Council