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Use of council pension schemes risks more PFI failure, MPs warn

By Jonathan Werran | 13 January 2012

Treasury Committee warns plans to use council pension pots as ‘back door’ way of funding infrastr...

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How academies will affect councils

By John Nash | 13 January 2012

Children's services director John Nash takes a critical look at the academies programme and its i...

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Chiefs back plan for investment agency

By Jonathan Werran | 12 January 2012

Council chiefs are poised to approve plans to create a collective agency to raise investment fund...

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Londoners spared precept hike

12 January 2012

Boris Johnson, has announced plans to extend the freeze on the Greater London Authority's (GLA) p...

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Essex banks on highest reserves

12 January 2012

According to figures released by the CLG, Essex CC will hold financial reserves worth £173m.

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Governance code must be mandatory, claims expert

By Jonathan Werran | 11 January 2012

A finance expert has warned abolition of the Audit Commission highlights the need for the CIPFA/S...

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Community budget pilots forge ahead

By Michael Burton | 04 January 2012

New 'whole place' community budget pilot authorities have begun the New Year with ambitious plans.

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Local Government Finance Bill published

22 December 2011

Councils to retain substantial share of local business rates and gain powers to borrow from antic...

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Complaints prompt review of school fund distribution

By Mark Conrad | 15 December 2011

Education secretary announces consultation on the future of grants paid to local authorities with...

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Staff facing third year without pay increase

By Jonathan Werran | 14 December 2011

Council staff face third year's pay freeze despite recognition sector’s workforce has lowest aver...

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frederica-diamanta

Strategic Director, Finance and Resources (S.151 Officer)

£110,799 - £120,706

Blackburn with Darwen is a distinctive, welcoming and vibrant borough with a strong identity and a genuine buzz about the place. Apply for this job

Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council

Principal Lawyer (Adult Social Care)

£55,036 - £58,879

Are you an experienced Adult Social Care Lawyer looking to expand your skill Apply for this job

West Northamptonshire Council

Fire Safety Surveyor

£66555 - £76077 per annum

Help protect residents and shape better standards across our borough.As a Fire Safety Surveyor, you'll use your technical expertise to help make homes Apply for this job

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