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Fraud costing local government over £2bn a year

By Laura Sharman | 07 June 2013

Fraud is costing local government £2.1bn a year, according to official figures.

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Deal agreed over council chief executive pay in Wales

By Laura Sharman | 07 June 2013

Council chief executives in Wales will have their pay referred to an Independent Remuneration Panel.

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Councils hit out over business rates fears

By Jonathan Werran | 07 June 2013

Council chiefs have called for a systematic rethink of business rates distribution, amid fears th...

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Reality can never match the dream

By Heather Jameson | 06 June 2013

Local government may have got what it asked for, but the reality is not quite what was hoped for ...

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Greater Mancherster's winning ways

By Paul Wheeler | 05 June 2013

As Morrissey put it succinctly – 'Manchester – so much to answer for', says Paul Wheeler.

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'Farer' deal on the way?

05 June 2013

A Conservative member of the Greater London Authority has suggested inflation busting fare rises ...

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Row over bus grant

05 June 2013

The Local Government Association has again called for councils to be handed control of the Bus Se...

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Eric hands it to Boris

05 June 2013

No, MJ readers, it's not a caption competition – the options are too numerous.

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'Unnecessary' cash reserves slammed as figures emerge

By Jonathan Werran | 05 June 2013

Eric Pickles has renewed his attack on financial reserves held by councils in advance of this mon...

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COSLA chief bemoans impact of bedroom tax

05 June 2013

The leader of councils in Scotland warns they are between a 'rock and a hard place' over the Gove...

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frederica-diamanta

Strategic Director – Place-Based Services

£Competitive

Stevenage is a town with bold ambitions. Apply for this job

Stevenage Borough Council

Early Years Advisor

£54,125-£61,271

The successful candidate will provide expert guidance on curriculum planning, assessment, safeguarding, and inclusive practice. Apply for this job

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council

Executive Director of Adult Care Services

£158,000

This is an exciting time to be joining Hertfordshire County Council. Apply for this job

Hertfordshire County Council