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BUSINESS

Time to revisit our commissioning strategies and challenge contracts?

By Louise Round | 14 February 2018

As some of the more traditional contracting arrangements get called into question, Louise Round a...

DISTRICT COUNCILS' NETWORK

Chomping at the bit

14 February 2018

The signs for the upcoming fair funding review are already not good.

BUSINESS

Not getting cake but eating it

12 February 2018

The signs for the upcoming fair funding review are already not good.

WHITEHALL

Sunak steps up pressure on peer challenge

By Dan Peters | 09 February 2018

New local government minister Rishi Sunak has said Whitehall is 'very keen' that every council ho...

WHITEHALL

Devolution framework 'almost done'

By Dan Peters | 09 February 2018

The Government's new devolution framework is 'almost done,' communities secretary Sajid Javid has...

WHITEHALL

Porter: Play nicely or Government will impose reorganisation

By Dan Peters | 08 February 2018

The chairman of the Local Government Association, Lord Porter, has warned the sector to 'stop fig...

WHITEHALL

Javid says he needs 'stronger case' on HRA

By Dan Peters | 08 February 2018

Local government secretary Sajid Javid has urged the sector to use headroom in the Housing Revenu...

ADULT SOCIAL CARE

The role of districts in social care cannot be overstated

By Cllr John Fuller | 31 January 2018

District councils across England are focused on improving lives and solving problems, writes Cllr...

WHITEHALL

Planning fee increase comes into force

By Dan Peters | 17 January 2018

A 20% increase in planning fees has finally come into force – six months after the Government’s i...

WHITEHALL

Districts call for council tax limit increase

By Dan Peters | 16 January 2018

Districts have called for the council tax cap to be increased so they can raise an extra £9m.

frederica-diamanta

Senior Lawyer - Contracts & Commercial - WMF2232e

£56,883 - £59,198

Senior Lawyer - Contracts & Commercial - WMF2232e Apply for this job

Westmorland and Furness Council

Head of Commercial Services

£74,634

This new role presents the ideal opportunity for you to invest your commercial expertise in a role where it matters more. Apply for this job

Wyre Forest District Council

Strategic Director Housing, Environment and Healthy Communities

Up to £138,523 p.a.

We have a fantastic opportunity for an innovative and forward-thinking leader. Apply for this job

Gateshead Council

frederica-diamanta

Senior Lawyer - Contracts & Commercial - WMF2232e

£56,883 - £59,198

Senior Lawyer - Contracts & Commercial - WMF2232e Apply for this job

Westmorland and Furness Council

Head of Commercial Services

£74,634

This new role presents the ideal opportunity for you to invest your commercial expertise in a role where it matters more. Apply for this job

Wyre Forest District Council

Strategic Director Housing, Environment and Healthy Communities

Up to £138,523 p.a.

We have a fantastic opportunity for an innovative and forward-thinking leader. Apply for this job

Gateshead Council