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ECONOMIC GROWTH

Councils to deliver £1bn business rescue package

By Martin Ford | 21 December 2021

Local authorities have been tasked with administering the Government’s business grants scheme as ...

FINANCE

Challenging financial future for Northern Irish councils

By Martin Ford | 21 December 2021

Northern Ireland’s financial watchdog has warned of challenging years ahead for the region’s coun...

WASTE

Omicron threatens holiday refuse collections

By Michael Burton | 20 December 2021

The outbreak of Omicron has threatened holiday refuse collections due to a renewed shortage of he...

HOMELESSNESS

£25m scheme to protect rough sleepers launched

By Martin Ford | 20 December 2021

Councils have been tasked with accommodating and vaccinating people sleeping rough in response to...

SOCIAL CARE

This provisional settlement makes the job of districts harder

By Cllr Sharon Taylor | 20 December 2021

The Provisional Local Government Finance Settlement falls short of what district councils need an...

SOCIAL CARE

This settlement is very much a stop gap

By Sir Stephen Houghton | 20 December 2021

Cllr Sir Stephen Houghton of SIGOMA says a ‘stopgap’ settlement with a welcome funding boost need...

HOUSING

How the North-East is leading the way in innovative affordable housing delivery

By Craig Smailes | 17 December 2021

A leaseback funding model with Kajima is helping Newcastle City Council avoid large upfront capit...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Looking for the 'less than visible' County Deals

By Trevor Holden | 16 December 2021

Trevor Holden sees parallels between County Deal plans, ‘which no-one has actually seen’, and the...

WHITEHALL

Councils warned against 'precautionary' school closures

By Martin Ford | 15 December 2021

The Government has told councils schools should not be closed unless there is a ‘public health em...

RECRUITMENT

We need action to tackle the imminent public health workforce shortages

By Nick Raper | 15 December 2021

Nick Raper at Penna says there is a need to attract and retain diverse, talented and qualified in...

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frederica-diamanta

Chief Executive

Up to £234,171

This is a rare opportunity to lead a council with both strength and ambition at a time of change. Apply for this job

Leicestershire County Council

Director of Adults and Integrated Commissioning

up to £129,530 per annum

A career-defining role at the heart of adult social care transformation. Apply for this job

Kent County Council

Service Director – Skills and Regeneration

up to £114,023

Kirklees is a district of ambition, compassion, and opportunity. Apply for this job

Kirklees Metropolitan Council