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FINANCE

The sector's substantive funding has come at a significant cost

28 April 2020

Carl Les says we should be under no illusion about the scale of the challenge ahead, 'with an elo...

WHITEHALL

Counties urge s114 change as coronavirus costs soar

16 April 2020

County councils have called for a suspension of Section 114 and a relaxation of the rules so auth...

COUNCIL TAX

Counties warn against a blanket council tax deferral scheme

By Laura Sharman | 08 April 2020

County councils have warned that a blanket council tax deferral scheme could create significant f...

COUNTY COUNCILS' NETWORK

Care providers experience tenfold hike in costs of protective equipment

By Ann McGauran | 01 April 2020

Suppliers of protective equipment are charging as much as 10 times the normal amount for their pr...

COUNTY COUNCILS' NETWORK

We will see the very best of local councils

By Simon Edwards | 23 March 2020

During the COVID-19 pandemic, counties are ‘doing what they have done in an understated way for s...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Hertfordshire leads the way in managing growth

By David Williams | 05 March 2020

All 12 members of the Hertfordshire Growth Board have now approved an official working agreement ...

FINANCE

Counties will need to show the new chancellor that the Government will see a return on its investment

04 March 2020

It is beyond a doubt that the ascension of Rishi Sunak to the role of chancellor is a positive fo...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Avoiding the dangers of a 'one-size-fits all' approach

By Paul Dossett | 04 March 2020

Two key recommendations highlighted in a new report on the need for 'levelling-up' to include cou...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

The 'levelling up' agenda cannot overlook shire counties, says report

By Ann McGauran | 03 March 2020

A new report today warned Government that counties are lagging behind other parts of the country.

ECONOMIC GROWTH

To truly 'level -up' we need to power up counties

By Barry Lewis | 02 March 2020

Today a new report  argues that the ‘levelling up’ agenda cannot bypass county areas. Cllr Barry ...

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Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council

frederica-diamanta

Corporate Director – Adults & Health

£176,061 – £196,002

Lead Change. Shape Lives. Be Part of Something New. Apply for this job

Newham London Borough Council

Assistant Director, People

£89,116 - £104,843 per annum

Experience the best of both worlds with our flexible hybrid working arrangements. Apply for this job

Essex County Council

Executive Director (Children’s Services)

up to £137,831

Are you an experienced and inspirational leader of Children’s Services? Apply for this job

Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council