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FINANCE
Brexit: The next chapter for local government
By Mark Conrad | 05 April 2017
The prime minister triggered Article 50 last week, firing the UK into one of the most crucial per...
FINANCE
Brexit will have 'profound implications' for public services
By Mark Conrad | 04 April 2017
The UK’s withdrawal from the European Union will have ‘profound’ implications for public services...
WHITEHALL
Wales boasts of lower council tax than England
By Dan Peters | 23 March 2017
Council tax in Wales remains lower than in England, new figures published today have revealed.
FINANCE
Property purchases will net £1.6m for district council
By Dan Peters | 22 March 2017
Basildon BC could eventually spend £80m buying up property across the UK to generate £1.6m a year...
FINANCE
Councils talk housing deals with Whitehall
By Sam Clayden | 14 March 2017
A group of councils has met with government officials to discuss the possibility of bespoke housi...
FINANCE
CIPFA seeks views on update of code
By Mark Conrad | 08 March 2017
A consultation has been launched on whether the prudential code should be extended to cover new m...
FINANCE
Cash-strapped councils are in need of a lending hand
By Rob Whiteman | 08 March 2017
It is now more important than ever for councils to be given greater borrowing freedoms if they ar...
FINANCE
Councils may lose out on growth after 100% rates retention
By Mark Conrad | 08 March 2017
Councils on the cusp of redistribution thresholds after 100% business rates retention could be di...
WHITEHALL
'Single highest' council tax rise in decade
By William Eichler | 06 March 2017
England is facing the ‘single highest’ council tax increase in a decade, a new study has revealed.
HUMAN RESOURCES
Bury chief suspended amid investigation
By Mark Conrad | 28 February 2017
Bury MBC has suspended its chief executive, Mike Owen, pending the full outcome of an independent...
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Head of Education
£87,117- £93,978
Knowsley Council is an award-winning Local Authority, named Local Authority of the Year in the Municipal Journal Awards 2024. Apply for this job
Service Managers – Children's Social Care
£61,863 - £67,592
Knowsley Council is an award-winning Local Authority, named Local Authority of the Year in the Municipal Journal Awards 2024. Apply for this job
Head of Commercial Services
£77,339 - £83,714
Few boroughs have a story quite like Trafford’s. Apply for this job
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