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FINANCE

Gearing up for the rate debate

By James Maker | 08 March 2017

James Maker outlines the importance of county authorities in achieving a balanced business rate s...

PLANNING

The case for strategic planning

By Cllr Anne Western | 28 February 2017

The long-awaited housing white paper is important for county areas, which contain some of the lea...

WHITEHALL

Barwell backs calls for strategic housing plans

By Sam Clayden | 28 February 2017

Housing minister Gavin Barwell has backed county calls to join up local plans across ‘functional ...

WHITEHALL

Sector warned to 'plan for survival'

By Sam Clayden | 21 February 2017

Local authorities have been urged to stop being overly-optimistic and ‘plan for the worst’.

WHITEHALL

Kent districts urged to drop unitary aims

By Jamie Hailstone | 14 February 2017

Kent CC’s leader has called on the four districts contemplating a merger to distance themselves f...

FINANCE

Councils dig into reserves to put off hard decisions

By Dan Peters | 14 February 2017

Almost two out of three key finance decision-makers plan to dip into their reserves this year, re...

FINANCE

LGA backs districts following Whitehall raid on NHB budget

By Dan Peters | 24 January 2017

The Local Government Association (LGA) has backed furious districts angry after Whitehall raided ...

FINANCE

Counties are ready for long-term care reforms

By Cllr Colin Noble | 19 January 2017

The door has been left open for a long-term cure for the ailing social care sector - and county c...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

NHB changes 'will damage districts'

By Sam Clayden | 18 January 2017

The Local Government Association (LGA) has called for transitional funding for authorities hardes...

FINANCE

Bold steps for radical reform

By Paul Carter | 18 January 2017

Counties will be at the forefront of in the search for innovative, sustainable solutions for soci...

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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