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COUNTY COUNCILS' NETWORK

EXCLUSIVE: DCN attempts to use tiers frustration to boost reorganisation case

By Dan Peters | 19 January 2021

The District Councils’ Network (DCN) has attempted to boost its local government reorganisation a...

FINANCE

Give districts full freedoms on precepts

18 January 2021

Why not remove precepts entirely for all local authorities and leave increases to be determined a...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Questions over councils' regeneration role

By Martin Ford | 12 January 2021

A lack of funds and expertise prevents local authorities from reversing the decline of many town ...

HEALTH

The NHS must harness the strengths of districts

By Cllr John Fuller | 12 January 2021

Cllr John Fuller says that while the NHS delivers the vaccinations, districts can 'help shape the...

LEISURE

Leisure services: exist or thrive?

By Ian Fytche | 08 December 2020

The pandemic has placed leisure services under immense stress, writes Ian Fytche. Short-term fina...

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

Councils allowed to delay precept rise

By Dan Peters | 30 November 2020

Local authorities will be allowed to delay big council tax increases next year ahead of elections...

WHITEHALL

Spending review: The road ahead is still paved with uncertainty

By Cllr Sharon Taylor | 27 November 2020

The efforts of local government during the pandemic have been astounding, which makes the public ...

HEALTH

Councils key to tackling 'anti-vax mob'

By Ann McGauran | 24 November 2020

Councils must act quickly to knock down the ‘anti-vax mob’ as the Government puts the sector at t...

WHITEHALL

Government adviser urges councils to prepare for post-lockdown

By Heather Jameson | 24 November 2020

Councils should be preparing residents now for emerging safely from lockdown, a member of the Gov...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

The value of districts working at the local level

By Neil Shaw | 23 November 2020

Chief executive at Rossendale BC Neil Shaw outlines how the council has addressed the need to sup...

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frederica-diamanta

Head of Early Years and Early Help

£90,126 - £98,319

Merton is an Ofsted rated ‘Outstanding’ authority—yet it is our ambition, our humility, and our drive to keep learning that truly define us. Apply for this job

London Borough of Merton

Strategic Director of Finance Operations

£117,061 - £129,288

Nottingham is a bold, vibrant, and exciting Core City at the heart of the UK, alive with potential and ambition. Apply for this job

Nottingham City Council

Strategic Director of Finance Strategy

£117,061 - £129,288

Nottingham is a bold, vibrant, and exciting Core City at the heart of the UK, alive with potential and ambition. Apply for this job

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