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Councils hit back at flood help claims

By Jamie Hailstone | 17 February 2014

Local authorities have hit back at claims by Philip Hammond that they were reluctant to accept he...

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Councils strike roadworks deal with utility firms

By Dominic Browne | 14 February 2014

The start of a new relationship between councils, businesses and utility firms has been hailed wi...

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DCLG to pay-out 80% of Bellwin cash up-front

By Jonathan Werran | 14 February 2014

Ministers have announced councils can make immediate cash claims from the Bellwin scheme.

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Liverpool Combined Authority gets the green light

By Heather Jameson | 14 February 2014

The Government has given a green light to a combined authority for the Liverpool City Region.

FINANCE

Brighton and Hove Greens lose council tax vote

By Jamie Hailstone | 14 February 2014

Brighton and Hove’s administration’s plans for a 4.75% tax rise have suffered a setback as member...

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Exclusive: Third of chiefs fear for their council's ability to deliver legal duties

By MJ Correspondent | 13 February 2014

Shocking findings uncovered by The MJ/LGiU's annual local government finance survey.

FINANCE

Key figures speak at NLGN annual conference

13 February 2014

Labour's policy chief Jon Cruddas and Treasury minister Danny Alexander were among the speakers a...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

PluggedIN: David Hodge

By David Hodge | 12 February 2014

CCN chair writes on efforts to push the counties' agenda for economic growth into the party manif...

FINANCE

IPPR issues warning to reform as DCLG faces £5bn cuts

By Jamie Hailstone | 12 February 2014

Radical public service reform is needed to help DCLG deal with almost £5bn in cuts during the nex...

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South West in plea to restore rail lines

By Jonathan Werran | 12 February 2014

Council chiefs from across the South West peninsula have written to the prime minister seeking ur...

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frederica-diamanta

Director of Social Work and Social Care

£100,731 to £104,625

You will join a values-driven senior leadership team, providing visible and responsive leadership. Apply for this job

Trafford Council

Housing Ombudsman

£130,095 per annum, negotiable based on experience.

The Housing Ombudsman Service allows colleagues to choose if they wish to work in the London office, from home or a hybrid of the two Apply for this job

Housing Ombudsman Service

Principal Lawyer - Planning and Highways

£51,356 to £56,494 + £3000 Market Rate Supplement

Do you want to make a difference to local people? Apply for this job

Kirklees Metropolitan Council

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