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FINANCE

Plea for commitment to finance reform

By Martin Ford | 16 March 2021

Local government has asked for short-term certainty and long-term reform of funding for the sector.

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

'Beveridge report for children' launched

By Laura Sharman | 16 March 2021

A ‘once-in-a-generation review’ of the future of childhood has been launched by the Children’s Co...

PUBLIC HEALTH

Community – the strongest thing of all

By Katy Oglethorpe | 16 March 2021

The recurring message from the host of high profile speakers at Stronger Things 2021 is that thos...

DEPARTMENT FOR LEVELLING UP, HOUSING AND COMMUNITIES

Watchdog warns of post-pandemic underfunding crisis

By Michael Burton | 16 March 2021

Local government has been praised by the national finance watchdog for its response to the pandem...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Getting the balance right

By Sheila Oxtoby | 16 March 2021

While the Levelling Up Fund and Community Renewal Fund are further welcome additions to investmen...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Back where you started

By Sarah Longlands | 16 March 2021

We are 'finally starting to see through the fog of rhetoric on levelling up', says Sarah Longland...

PUBLIC ACCOUNTS COMMITTEE

A testing legacy?

By Ann McGauran | 16 March 2021

The NHS Test and Trace programme is not only hugely expensive, it is also ineffective, says a com...

NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE

Fewer than half of local audits done by deadline, watchdog finds

By Ann McGauran | 16 March 2021

Fewer than half of local public bodies’ 2019-20 audits were completed by last November, despite a...

WHITEHALL

Fresh council warning over rates appeals

By Heather Jameson | 15 March 2021

Councils have warned they could face financial collapse if potential cuts to business rates go ah...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Still devoted to devolution

By Ann McGauran | 12 March 2021

Lord Heseltine has devoted most of his distinguished career to regional growth and is one of the ...

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frederica-diamanta

Development Management Service Manager - WMF2347e

£65,873 - £68,775

The Development Management service plays a vital role in shaping the built environment. Apply for this job

Westmorland and Furness Council

Director of Children's services

£123,550 pa

We are looking for a visionary and values-driven Director of Children's services Apply for this job

North Tyneside Metropolitan Borough Council

Assistant Director for Corporate Parenting

£88,225 - £105,726 per annum

This is a time of exciting and positive change in Suffolk. Apply for this job

Suffolk County Council