FINANCE

675,000 households face council tax hikes as CTB transition money ends

By Jonathan Werran | 31 March 2014

Nearly 700,000 working-age households face the prospect of average £120 increases in council tax ...

FINANCE

Councils hit back at children's services crisis claims

By Jamie Hailstone | 31 March 2014

Council bosses have hit back at claims by the NSPCC.

FINANCE

Councils complain of 'lukewarm'partners

By MJ Correspondent | 26 March 2014

Council bosses have been warned of potential tensions in their relationships with key external pa...

FINANCE

Full coverage: Budget 2014

By MJ reporters | 24 March 2014

The MJ team has compiled news, analysis, useful resources and reaction to the Budget.

FINANCE

MPs' warning on crisis loans

By Jonathan Werran | 20 March 2014

Ministers must act on crisis loans, MPs have demanded this week.

FINANCE

Council progress 'slow' on social value

By Jamie Hailstone | 18 March 2014

A report on procurement could help ‘nudge’ some councils to take advantage of the Social Value Ac...

FINANCE

New law could lead to fundamental change, say care bosses

By Jamie Hailstone | 14 March 2014

New legislation around the care for children and families could lead to ‘fundamental changes,' ca...

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

Why service matters

By Philip Colligan | 12 March 2014

Philip Colligan explains the concept behind Cities of Service – an initiative to dramatically tra...

FINANCE

Cash shortfalls put care reforms at risk

By Jamie Hailstone | 12 March 2014

Local government leaders have warned about potential funding shortfalls in the Care Bill as it en...

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

Debt-busters

By Cllr Jean Stretton | 12 March 2014

Jean Stretton outlines how Oldham MBC’s ‘fair debt policy’ is helping residents with financial pr...

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Service Director Resources & Performance

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Cornwall Council

Director of Public Health

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Somerset Council

Assistant Chief Fire Officer

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Nottinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service

frederica-diamanta

Service Director Resources & Performance

Up to £123k + relocation

This integrated team will provide expert advice, as well as ensuring a single ‘line of sight’ on resources coming into the authority. Apply for this job

Cornwall Council

Director of Public Health

£112k-£117k

From Starting Well to Living Well and Aging Well, we’re working to deliver a comprehensive public health offer across Somerset. Apply for this job

Somerset Council

Assistant Chief Fire Officer

£121,180 rising to £134,644 plus benefits and provided car

Premium jobReporting directly to the Chief Fire Officer to support and advise the Fire Authority Apply for this job

Nottinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service