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FINANCE

Retention split negotiations founder on district fears

By Martin Ford | 10 February 2020

Talks over future division of business rates foundered over fears district councils could be left...

DEVOLUTION

DCN chairman declares 'our time has come'

By Martin Ford | 07 February 2020

District authorities will have a key role to play in the implementation of the Government’s devol...

COMBINED AUTHORITY

Call for Government to focus on hidden homeless

By Martin Ford | 07 February 2020

Central Government’s focus on rough sleepers is hindering efforts to help ‘hidden homeless’ famil...

PLANNING

Local government prepares for planning battle

By Martin Ford | 06 February 2020

Battle lines are being drawn ahead of a proposed overhaul of the planning system.

DEVOLUTION

LGA chair's concerns over Cumbria reorganisation

By Martin Ford | 06 February 2020

Doubts have been expressed over the proposed reorganisation of local government in Cumbria.

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Driving forward our town centre vision

By Sheila Oxtoby | 28 January 2020

Great Yarmouth BC's interventions under the Future High Streets Fund will not bring about the t...

HOUSING

Districts need more certainty on funding

By Simone Hines | 28 January 2020

We need a better idea of proposals and transitional arrangements on New Homes Bonus and business ...

WHITEHALL

DCN: Council tax allowance not sufficient

By Dan Peters | 28 January 2020

The Government’s proposed council tax referendum threshold of 2% or £5 for shire district council...

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

Getting districts 'match fit' for the global stage

By John Fuller | 21 January 2020

The District Councils’ Network (DCN) annual conference in Warwick will provide a golden opportuni...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

The stage is set for districts to demonstrate their key role

By Cllr John Fuller | 14 January 2020

We hope ministers take away the message from conference next month that it is districts, backed b...

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frederica-diamanta

Commercial Contracts and Relationships Manager

LGE02 - £63,189

This role is central to how we work with suppliers and partners to deliver high-quality services to our communities. Apply for this job

North East Lincolnshire Council

Registered Short Break Home Manager

£55,979.00, Grade 13, 37 hours, Permanent (Pay Award pending)

An exciting opportunity has arisen within Wakefield Council's Children's Services for a Short Break Registered Manager. Apply for this job

Wakefield Council

Service Manager - Children's Public Health

£66,896.00, Grade 15, 37 hours, Permanent (Pay Award pending)

We are seeking a passionate, strategic leader to influence the commissioning and delivery of services. Apply for this job

Wakefield Council