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FINANCE

Seize the day

By John O’Brien | 28 January 2016

John O'Brien argues why the time is right for central and local government to unite and reform tax

FINANCE

'Get busy funding, or get busy closing'

By Tony Kirkham | 27 January 2016

Tony Kirkham reflects on the cases of a number of councils facing financial catastrophe, taking l...

WHITEHALL

Council plans to break free from government grants

By Dan Peters | 27 January 2016

East Hampshire DC believes its plan to become independent of government grant by 2019/20 while st...

FINANCE

Middle class sheltered from cuts, says COSLA boss

By Jamie Hailstone | 25 January 2016

One of the most senior figures in Scottish local government has claimed the middle classes have b...

WHITEHALL

Counties and mets fight over settlement

By Heather Jameson | 22 January 2016

A lobbying battle has broken out between Metropolitan and county councils in the wake of the loca...

FINANCE

When the dust settles

By Peter Stuart | 19 January 2016

Peter Stuart raises fears about Government plans for Revenue Support Grant and the potential shar...

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...

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frederica-diamanta

Local Audit Office - Non-Executive Directors

£420 per day (48 days per annum)

Local public bodies are at the heart of our communities. Apply for this job

Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government

Principal Lead – Through Care

£76,597 - £81,370 (pay award pending)

Are you an inspirational, values driven leader with a passion for improving the life chances for children and young people? Apply for this job

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council

Principal Lead – SEND

£76,597 - £81,370 (pay award pending)

Are you an inspirational, values driven professional with a passion for improving the life chances for children and young people? Apply for this job

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council

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