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FINANCE

Questions raised over rates retention

By Dan Peters | 19 May 2020

Senior Local Government Association (LGA) figures have called for the sector to reappraise its su...

DEPARTMENT FOR LEVELLING UP, HOUSING AND COMMUNITIES

Facing down an uncertain future

By Heather Jameson | 12 May 2020

Already cash-strapped following a decade of austerity, councils now face fighting a national cris...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

DCN: 500,000 at risk of homelessness

By Dan Peters | 06 May 2020

Almost 500,000 households are at high risk of becoming homeless as a result of the economic impac...

DISTRICT COUNCILS' NETWORK

Targeted funding and innovative thinking are crucial for recovery

By Sheila Oxtoby | 06 May 2020

Coastal resorts are particularly vulnerable during the pandemic, says Sheila Oxtoby - and the Gov...

WHITEHALL

Districts win in latest allocations

By Dan Peters | 28 April 2020

Districts have won a significantly higher share of funding in the latest allocations of governmen...

HUMOUR

Districts deliver the lion's share of council services

27 April 2020

The District Councils’ Network (DCN) famously boasts about their members delivering 86 out of 137...

WHITEHALL

Councils need another £12.8bn to cope with coronavirus - LGA

By Dan Peters | 27 April 2020

Councils may need up to another £12.8bn from the Government to get through the coronavirus crisis...

FINANCE

Let's get realistic about getting back to  'a new normal'

By Simone Hines | 24 April 2020

Simone Hines hopes that once the details are out of the latest round of COVID-19 emergency fundin...

WHITEHALL

More than 5,000 rough sleepers taken off the streets

By Dan Peters | 24 April 2020

More than 5,400 rough sleepers have been offered safe accommodation in just under a month, Prime ...

FINANCE

Districts' warning on coronavirus funds

22 April 2020

District councils need a ‘fair share’ of the government’s latest round of funding, or they face h...

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frederica-diamanta

Chief Executive

Up to £234,171

This is a rare opportunity to lead a council with both strength and ambition at a time of change. Apply for this job

Leicestershire County Council

Director of Adults and Integrated Commissioning

up to £129,530 per annum

A career-defining role at the heart of adult social care transformation. Apply for this job

Kent County Council

Service Director – Skills and Regeneration

up to £114,023

Kirklees is a district of ambition, compassion, and opportunity. Apply for this job

Kirklees Metropolitan Council