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FINANCE
'Unfair' grant allocation fails to meet 'need' factor
By Dan Peters | 21 February 2017
The Government’s explanation for how it allocated £300m of transitional grant is ‘wafer thin,’ cr...
WHITEHALL
EXCLUSIVE: Whitehall-backed leadership drive latest austerity casualty
By Dan Peters | 21 February 2017
A ‘powerful’ new leadership offer for local government backed by No 10 is the latest casualty of ...
WHITEHALL
New burdens doctrine to continue
By Dan Peters | 15 February 2017
The new burdens doctrine will continue beyond 2020, the Government has confirmed.
FINANCE
Stop pretending and start talking about the future
By Heather Jameson | 14 February 2017
We are at a pivotal moment in local government history and the sector has to start being honest, ...
FINANCE
Kerslake's review backs the move to clipping the Treasury's wings
By Michael Burton | 14 February 2017
Michael Burton looks at Lord Kerslake's review into the Treasury.
WHITEHALL
Learning the lessons of history on housing
By Paul O'Brien | 14 February 2017
By imposing Right to Buy restrictions on local authority housing companies, John O'Brien argues t...
FINANCE
DCLG accused of abdicating responsibility over council cuts
By Dan Peters | 14 February 2017
National Audit Office boss Sir Amyas Morse has accused central government of an ‘out of sight, ou...
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...
WHITEHALL
Push to pool more assets could lead to LPP expansion
By Dan Peters | 14 February 2017
The Local Pensions Partnership (LPP) is open to expanding in order to pool more assets beyond the...
FINANCE
Javid denies Surrey 'sweatheat deal' after sector backlash
By Sam Clayden | 09 February 2017
Sajid Javid has denied the Government struck a secret deal with Surrey CC after a bombardment of ...
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- Spring Statement: OBR paints gloomy picture of council finances
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Strategic Director – Housing and Investment
£94,943 – £110,471 + excellent benefits
The City of Lincoln Council is seeking an exceptional housing leader to shape the future of its landlord service. Apply for this job
Highways and Sustainable Transport Contract Manager
MGA £60,573 - £62,766 per annum
We are seeking an experienced Contract Manager with a passion for highways and sustainable transport. Apply for this job
Assistant Director of Governance, People & Performance (Monitoring Officer)
c.£95,000
Arun District Council is entering one of the most significant and exciting periods in its recent history Apply for this job
- Spring Statement: OBR paints gloomy picture of council finances
- Councils prepare for political turmoil
- Government should have 'leeway' to seek new council leaders' LGR views
- 'Widespread lack of understanding' to blame for key worker oversight
- The overlooked NEETs: the policy gap we can no longer ignore
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