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FINANCE

Alarm bells over £6.6bn property spending spree

By Martin Ford | 13 February 2020

Auditors have suggested an overhaul of council borrowing and investment rules may be needed after...

WHITEHALL

Sharing of powers is not devolution

By Ian Miller | 12 February 2020

District councils need a broader range of fiscal devolution, starting with the taxes, fees and ch...

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...

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frederica-diamanta

Corporate Director – Adults & Health

£176,061 – £196,002

Lead Change. Shape Lives. Be Part of Something New. Apply for this job

Newham London Borough Council

Assistant Director, People

£89,116 - £104,843 per annum

Experience the best of both worlds with our flexible hybrid working arrangements. Apply for this job

Essex County Council

Executive Director (Children’s Services)

up to £137,831

Are you an experienced and inspirational leader of Children’s Services? Apply for this job

Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council