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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...
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...
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- Labour Conference: McMahon will 'come back stronger' on LGR
- Election watchdog 'not consulted' before shadow poll cancellation
- Downgrading councils who use illegal children's homes holds sector to 'unattainable standard'
- Worcestershire reorganisation row erupts
- Strategic authorities: Staying off the ropes
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
- Labour Conference: McMahon will 'come back stronger' on LGR
- Election watchdog 'not consulted' before shadow poll cancellation
- Downgrading councils who use illegal children's homes holds sector to 'unattainable standard'
- Worcestershire reorganisation row erupts
- Strategic authorities: Staying off the ropes
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