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FINANCE
New restrictions on use of capital receipts
By Martin Ford | 05 April 2022
Councils have been able to use funds from asset sales to cover revenue costs of projects that red...
FINANCE
DLUHC figures highlight disjointed funding regime
By Heather Jameson | 05 April 2022
Government funding for the New Homes Bonus was £622.3m for 2021-22, according to figures released...
PLANNING
Section 106 agreements to be scrapped
By Martin Ford | 31 March 2022
Proposals for a standard Infrastructure Levy to replace the current system will be included in an...
WHITEHALL
Data issues hampering councils' refugee response
By Martin Ford | 30 March 2022
Councils are struggling to prepare for the arrival of refugees due to a lack of quality data, MPs...
FINANCE
Young refugees to provide fresh challenge for councils
By Martin Ford | 29 March 2022
The local government sector is braced for the challenge of protecting a wave of children fleeing ...
FINANCE
Government confirms Copeland bailout
By Martin Ford | 22 March 2022
The Government has granted Copeland BC’s request for a capitalisation direction worth up to £1.5m.
LOCALIS
The White Paper that goes wrong
By Joe Fyans | 15 March 2022
Launching a new levelling up essay collection, head of research at Localis Joe Fyans says bypassi...
WHITEHALL
Census delay could hit finance reforms
By Dan Peters | 11 March 2022
A delay to the publication of the first results from last year’s census could hit local governmen...
DEVOLUTION
Minister rules out 'abandoning' devolution framework
By Martin Ford | 11 March 2022
A minister has poured cold water on any hopes harboured by councils for far-reaching devolution w...
FINANCE
Local authorities will be able to top up council tax rebate
By Martin Ford | 11 March 2022
Local authorities will be able to pay households facing financial hardship more than the council ...
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- Election watchdog 'not consulted' before shadow poll cancellation
- Worcestershire reorganisation row erupts
- Medway talks with ministry over finances
- Labour Conference: McMahon will 'come back stronger' on LGR
- Downgrading councils who use illegal children's homes holds sector to 'unattainable standard'
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
- Election watchdog 'not consulted' before shadow poll cancellation
- Worcestershire reorganisation row erupts
- Medway talks with ministry over finances
- Labour Conference: McMahon will 'come back stronger' on LGR
- Downgrading councils who use illegal children's homes holds sector to 'unattainable standard'
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