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FINANCE
The financial hole is not as deep as it looks
By Rob Whiteman | 16 June 2021
We can say with confidence that the hole councils are in is not as deep as it looks, says Rob Whi...
SOCIAL CARE
Ministers appear 'complacent' over care home closures, MPs warn
By Laura Sharman | 16 June 2021
The Government ‘seems complacent’ about the risk of care homes collapsing in the wake of the pand...
CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC FINANCE AND ACCOUNTANCY
Sharpening the commercial edge
By Jonathan Werran | 16 June 2021
The case for well-managed council commercial activity is one that needs to be defended if we want...
ECONOMIC GROWTH
Regional mayors should make their voices heard
By Heather Jameson | 16 June 2021
Heather Jameson says the Government has created strong regional mayors to represent their own pla...
ADULT SOCIAL CARE
Squeezing the balloon
16 June 2021
Resources for social care are down and demand is pent up and rising says Iain MacBeath, but now m...
HEALTH
Districts need support to keep leisure centres open
By Paul Shevlin | 16 June 2021
If the Government is really serious about health and wellbeing, then district councils must have ...
HEALTH
Rebuilding lives free from loneliness
By Matt Vickers | 16 June 2021
The pandemic has revived our sense of community spirit. But we can’t forget those at risk of bein...
BUSINESS
EXCLUSIVE: Councils urged to 'sharpen commercial edge'
By Paul Marinko | 15 June 2021
A new report has argued that allowing councils to sharpen their commercial edge will ‘unlock imme...
FINANCE
Cardiff boosts reserves in pandemic
By Paul Marinko | 15 June 2021
Cardiff City Council’s reserves increased by £48m despite the impact of the COVID-19 crisis.
WHITEHALL
McArdle to replace Wilkins in COVID role
By Heather Jameson | 14 June 2021
Former Lincolnshire CC chief executive Tony McArdle will take over as director of contain at the ...
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- Labour Conference: McMahon will 'come back stronger' on LGR
- Election watchdog 'not consulted' before shadow poll cancellation
- Downgrading councils who use illegal children's homes holds sector to 'unattainable standard'
- Worcestershire reorganisation row erupts
- Strategic authorities: Staying off the ropes
Engineering Team Manager (Highways Assets)
Special A, SCP 42-45, £55,224 - £58,605 pa
You will be responsible for the Councils asset management system, and ensuring all data is valid and current. Apply for this job
Communities Locality Lead
£53,051 - £57,372 per annum
We’re looking for an inspiring, community‑focused leader to join our Localities Service as the Communities team Locality Lead for Selby & Ainsty. Apply for this job
Director of Place
£125k plus Distant Islands Allowance
This is a key strategic role in supporting the economic success of our islands Apply for this job
- Labour Conference: McMahon will 'come back stronger' on LGR
- Election watchdog 'not consulted' before shadow poll cancellation
- Downgrading councils who use illegal children's homes holds sector to 'unattainable standard'
- Worcestershire reorganisation row erupts
- Strategic authorities: Staying off the ropes
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