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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 ...
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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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