Spending Review: Little room for a more preventative approach to health
PREVENTION

Spending Review: Little room for a more preventative approach to health

By Andria Mastroianni | 17 June 2025

Andria Mastroianni says relying on council tax to fill funding gaps risks exacerbating, rather than narrowing, existing inequality.

COUNCIL TAX

Council tax to shoulder funding boosts

By Martin Ford | 12 June 2025

Increases to funding for local government and the police in the Spending Review will rely heavily...

SPENDING REVIEW

Spending Review: A time for imagination and integration

By Katie Johnston | 12 June 2025

Reflecting on the Spending Review, Katie Johnson says a change of mindset is needed towards a mor...

COUNCIL TAX

Sale delay after tax premium change

By Neil Merrick | 12 June 2025

Properties are taking much longer to sell in areas with a large number of second homes as local a...

PARISH COUNCILS

The cap doesn't fit

By Justin Griggs | 05 June 2025

Capping some or all parish and town councils would seriously threaten their effectiveness and und...

FINANCE

EXCLUSIVE: Reorganisation tax warning

By Dan Peters | 05 June 2025

Town and parish councils have warned ministers not to impose restrictions on their ability to rai...

FINANCE

Only half of families aware of council tax support

By Martin Ford | 14 May 2025

Low income families are missing out on financial support schemes due to a lack of awareness, rese...

FINANCE

Reasons to cheer – but the work isn't finished

By Jason Lowther | 13 May 2025

Jason Lowther says the new Government has got off to a promising start on rectifying the many cri...

FINANCE

Burnham admits Crossrail funding 'mistake'

By Martin Ford | 06 May 2025

Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham has said he regrets not implementing land value capture as ...

COUNCIL TAX

Valuation Office Agency to be axed

By Martin Ford | 29 April 2025

The Valuation Office Agency (VOA), the body responsible for setting council tax and business rate...

REORGANISATION

If Surrey is straightforward, what does hard look like?

By Heather Jameson | 17 April 2025

When it comes to LGR Surrey is the hardest system to redesign, says Heather Jameson. 'With £5.6b...

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Assistant Director, Property and Facilities Services

£99,174

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Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council

Head of Inclusion (Education)

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Head of Safeguarding (Children & Families)

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Hertfordshire County Council

frederica-diamanta

Assistant Director, Property and Facilities Services

£99,174

We are looking to appoint an outstanding Assistant Director of Property and Facilities Services. Apply for this job

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council

Head of Inclusion (Education)

£81,367 to £91,933

Bristol is a unique and modern city, with a rich history and tapestry of vibrant and diverse communities that make it a great place to live. Apply for this job

Bristol City Council

Head of Safeguarding (Children & Families)

£81,803

This is a pivotal leadership role with a clear mission: to support, develop and drive forward our Family Safeguarding Apply for this job

Hertfordshire County Council