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FINANCE

MPs press Government to resolve audit crisis

By Martin Ford | 24 November 2023

The Government should show more urgency in tackling the local audit crisis, a committee of MPs ha...

FINANCE

Fewer than 100 homes for refugees are occupied

By Dan Peters | 23 November 2023

Fewer than 100 homes acquired using a fund to support English councils obtain housing for those f...

FINANCE

Town halls still battling cost hikes

By Ann McGauran | 23 November 2023

Councils are continuing to battle with the impact of cost increases on budgets despite consumer i...

FINANCE

London Councils to step back support for land value tax plans

By Dan Peters | 23 November 2023

London Councils is expected to distance itself from backing the idea of a land value tax when its...

WHITEHALL

Autumn Statement: Hunt devolves but councils face new costs

By Paul Marinko | 22 November 2023

The chancellor has unfrozen housing benefits and announced positive devolution news in his Autumn...

WHITEHALL

Autumn Statement: Hunt announces surprise LGPS plan

By Mark Conrad | 22 November 2023

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has announced a surprise target to ensure all Local Government Pension Sch...

WHITEHALL

Autumn Statement: Unprotected departments face further cuts

By Michael Burton | 22 November 2023

So-called ‘unprotected’ Whitehall departments face further budget tightening despite a pledge in ...

HOUSING

Autumn Statement: Level 4 devolution unveiled

By Martin Ford | 22 November 2023

More powers will be offered to areas with a level 3 devolution deal, the Government has announced...

WHITEHALL

Autumn Statement: Living Wage hike places council budgets under pressure

By Mark Conrad | 22 November 2023

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has confirmed the biggest-ever hike in the UK minimum wage – but the move ...

WHITEHALL

Autumn Statement: Business rates measures to be fully funded

By Heather Jameson | 22 November 2023

Plans to extend business rates relief will be fully funded for local authorities, the small print...

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frederica-diamanta

Team Manager - Advanced Practice Leads - WMF2362e

£51,356 - £52,413

We have a rare and exciting opportunity, due to an internal promotion, to not only join, but lead our team of Advanced Practice Leads. Apply for this job

Westmorland and Furness Council

Development Management Service Manager - WMF2347e

£65,873 - £68,775

We have an excellent opportunity for an experienced and motivated Development Management Service Manager. Apply for this job

Westmorland and Furness Council

Transformation Director

£100,000 - £105,243 (Grade ED1), with potential market supplement dependent on experience

Premium jobThis is a pivotal opportunity to shape the future direction of the Council Apply for this job

Cherwell District Council