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FINANCE
Councils set out Autumn Statement priorities
By Martin Ford | 20 November 2023
The Government is facing calls to provide emergency funding for children’s social care in this we...
ECONOMIC GROWTH
Is it time to remove the reins on local government finances?
By Alison Ring | 13 November 2023
Centralisation clearly isn’t working for England, so could radical plans for fiscal devolution be...
FINANCE
Council looks to address £100m 'black hole'
By Ellie Ames | 01 November 2023
Somerset Council is considering measures, including reducing staffing and cutting services to sta...
COUNCIL TAX
Lessons still to learn
By Jonathan Carr-West | 30 October 2023
It looks like Scotland’s Verity House agreement has fallen at the first hurdle, but in England we...
FINANCE
Welsh councils face £750m shortfall
By Ellie Ames | 25 October 2023
Local government finances in Wales are on an ‘unsustainable path,’ according to a report from Car...
FINANCE
DCN in cuts warning
By Ellie Ames | 20 October 2023
Cultural services, community support and parks and green spaces are all at risk of cuts without a...
COUNCIL TAX
'Anger' over Scottish council tax freeze
By Martin Ford | 18 October 2023
Scottish First Minister Humza Yousaf’s announcement of a blanket freeze on council tax next year ...
COUNCIL TAX
Charting new waters: the LGA after Mark Lloyd's exit
By Cllr Phil Broadhead | 17 October 2023
Cllr Phil Broadhead looks at the challenge for the LGA as it seeks a new chief executive capable ...
FINANCE
Solving the financial unsustainability problem
By Tracy Bingham | 19 September 2023
The elephant in the room that is unsustainable council finances can no longer be ignored, so what...
FINANCE
Bold action is needed to avoid widespread financial meltdown
By Ian Miller | 13 September 2023
While some cases of council failure point to poor decision-making or weak internal control, many ...
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- Reform UK-led council proposes shifting staff of new unitary to 'standard' 37-hour week
- EXCLUSIVE: Surrey frustration over lack of devolution timetable
- EXCLUSIVE: AI set to help decide local government reorganisation
- Birmingham s114 notice comes under fresh scrutiny
- Tory MPs warn of 'unrestricted' mayoral levy
Head of Service - Assessment & Intervention
£62,474 - £73,056 plus a Market Rate Supplement of £6000 which is reviewed annually
Join a creative, forward-thinking senior leadership team within Children and Families at Kirklees Council. Apply for this job
Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Signatory - WMF2402e
£51,356 - £52,413
We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) Signatory. Apply for this job
Team Manager - Care Experienced Team - WMF2401e
£56,883 - £59,198
This is an exciting opportunity to lead our Care Experienced Team, supporting young people as they transition from care into independence. Apply for this job
- Reform UK-led council proposes shifting staff of new unitary to 'standard' 37-hour week
- EXCLUSIVE: Surrey frustration over lack of devolution timetable
- EXCLUSIVE: AI set to help decide local government reorganisation
- Birmingham s114 notice comes under fresh scrutiny
- Tory MPs warn of 'unrestricted' mayoral levy
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