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WHITEHALL
Whitehall remains tight-lipped about 2018/19 rates pilots
By Dan Peters | 21 February 2017
Whitehall has refused to disclose details of discussions it has had with potential rate retention...
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
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
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
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
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 ...
Programme Director (LGR Transition)
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- Council workers offered 3.3% pay rise in 'full and final' deal
- Essex threatens legal action over reorganisation
- Bringing skills from the private sector into a council isn't simply a career shift
- Regions facing grant cut as fiscal overhaul takes shape
- Final reorganisation decisions for four priority areas announced
Programme Director (LGR Transition)
£121k – £134k (fixed term 2 years with option to extend)
Hertfordshire is embarking on one of the most significant transformations in its public services for a generation. Apply for this job
Assistant Director People Commissioning
£99,433 to £112,411
Bradford is a district on the rise: ambitious, confident and determined to deliver lasting change. Apply for this job
Strategic Director Environment
£159,862 to £167,495
Bradford is a district on the rise: ambitious, confident and determined to deliver lasting change. Apply for this job
- Council workers offered 3.3% pay rise in 'full and final' deal
- Essex threatens legal action over reorganisation
- Bringing skills from the private sector into a council isn't simply a career shift
- Regions facing grant cut as fiscal overhaul takes shape
- Final reorganisation decisions for four priority areas announced
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