ECONOMIC GROWTH

A powerful argument

By Ed Parker | 19 January 2016

The beacons of Dublin and Munich can light the way for the Northern Powerhouse and Midlands Engin...

FINANCE

Mansion tax floated in Scotland

By Mark Whitehead | 18 January 2016

Raising cash through a ‘mansion tax’ is among proposals to deal with funding cuts amid rising ten...

FINANCE

Council tax freeze rebellion threat grows

By Heather Jameson | 14 January 2016

The Scottish Government is facing a council tax freeze rebellion as some of the 32 councils consi...

WHITEHALL

Loss of RSG 'could ruin councils'

By Tom Bridge | 13 January 2016

The phasing out of grants to local government could damage service quality and put councils at ri...

FINANCE

Tories fear financial threat of local-central 'disconnect'

By Dan Peters | 13 January 2016

Essex CC’s Tory leader has led the way for a potential Conservative local government revolt after...

WHITEHALL

White Van Man on . . . council tax

12 January 2016

Get ready for the great council tax rip-off this year.

FINANCE

A question of Clark vs Pickles

By Abdool Kara | 12 January 2016

How has communities secretary Greg Clark so far shaped up against his predecessor Eric Pickles? A...

FINANCE

What councils want

By Nicola Bulbeck | 12 January 2016

After losing patience with central government dictat, Nicola Bulbeck sets out her demands for wha...

FINANCE

Keep your eyes on the financial settlement

By Graeme McDonald | 12 January 2016

Business rate retention, a four-year indicative budget and recognition of spiralling social care ...

FINANCE

Why it's time to speak with a single voice

By Sam Clayden | 12 January 2016

As respected academic Colin Copus launched a Councillor Commission, De Montfort University’s Loca...

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frederica-diamanta

Corporate Director Children and Young People’s Service

£136,853 to £159,178 plus relocation support

Premium jobNorth Yorkshire is England's largest county and a beautiful, vibrant place to live and work. Apply for this job

North Yorkshire Council

Executive Director of Communications and Engagement

Competitive Salary

Premium jobThis role requires strategic vision, operational excellence, and political acumen Apply for this job

City of London

Continuing Health Care and Joint Funding Lead WMF2067e

£55,119 - £57,362

Westmorland and Furness Council have an exciting opportunity for an experienced leader to join our Adult Social Care team Apply for this job

Westmorland and Furness Council