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FINANCE

Pickles welcomes Cipfa's council tax survey

By Jonathan Werran | 05 March 2015

Average council tax bills across England are set to increase by a mere 1% in 2015, public finance...

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 ...

FINANCE

Climate for bolder restructuring

By Rob Whiteman | 17 February 2015

The Independent Commission on Local Government Finance’s report shares realistic solutions but do...

WHITEHALL

Councils warned to 'check first, pay later' to fight fraud

By Jonathan Werran | 17 February 2015

Senior local authority managers should understand the risks of fraud and ensure councils are usin...

COUNCILLORS

New-look ethics code a step closer

03 February 2015

Groups representing senior council officers will this week be formally invited to sign up to plan...

WHITEHALL

Partial funding victory for councils in final settlement

By Dan Peters | 03 February 2015

Councils scored a partial victory this week with an extra £74m for local welfare and social care ...

HEALTH

Whiteman: Integrate health and social care to save NHS

By Dan Peters | 03 February 2015

Finance chiefs have warned some parts of the NHS are heading towards a financial cliff without in...

FINANCE

Time to face facts

03 February 2015

Can councils continue to provide quality services on the frontline with less and less resources –...

WHITEHALL

Sceptical public is no surprise

By Tony Kirkham | 27 January 2015

I believe it was American author Mark Twain who first coined the phrase ‘Lies, damned lies, and ...

HUMAN RESOURCES

CIPFA president appointed Bury interim chief

26 January 2015

Bury MBC has appointed Mike Owen – currently the president of the Chartered Institute of Public F...

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Service Director - Education and SEND

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frederica-diamanta

Service Director - Education and SEND

£103,212 to £110,106 per annum (Grade O)

West Berkshire Council is seeking an exceptional Service Director for Education and SEND to join our Children’s Services family Apply for this job

West Berkshire Council

IRO Team Manager - WMF2425e

£56,883 - £59,198

Are you a passionate and experienced social work professional ready to lead a team making a real difference in the lives of children and young people? Apply for this job

Westmorland and Furness Council

Principal Building Control Surveyor (Eden) - WMF2431e

£51,356 - £52,413

We have an excellent opportunity for an experienced and technically skilled Principal Building Control Surveyor Apply for this job

Westmorland and Furness Council