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FINANCE
The task of the leader is to convince people it's possible
By Blair McPherson | 02 January 2024
Blair Mcpherson pays tribute to the progress that can be made if a team has a project leader who ...
FINANCE
'A lot to be done' to improve councils' governance
By Martin Ford | 02 January 2024
There is ‘a lot to be done’ to improve management in failing local authorities, the sector watchd...
FINANCE
Council tax freeze to cost £156m
By Martin Ford | 02 January 2024
Scottish councils face a real terms cut of up to £156m next year as a result of the council tax f...
FINANCE
Havering LBC 'on brink' of section 114 notice
By Mark Conrad | 22 December 2023
Havering LBC could become the first council to issue a section 114 notice in 2024, after its lead...
PLANNING
New nutrient neutrality laws shelved
By Martin Ford | 21 December 2023
Plans to introduce new laws on nutrient neutrality have been shelved by the Government.
FINANCE
Best Value Notices issued over debt concerns
20 December 2023
The Government has issued Best Value Notices to two debt-laden councils.
FINANCE
Council looks at minimum service level to balance budget
By Mark Conrad | 20 December 2023
A struggling county council wants to determine its legal minimum service level across all service...
FINANCE
Scottish finance settlement 'is not enough'
By Martin Ford | 19 December 2023
The Scottish Government has said councils will receive the equivalent of a 5% council tax increas...
ELECTIONS
Crying wolf or creaking system?
By Andy Pike | 19 December 2023
There is contention over the true scale of councils’ financial woes and what lies behind them say...
FINANCE
'Difficult year' ahead for Welsh councils
By Martin Ford | 19 December 2023
Councils in Wales will receive an increase in funding of at least 2% under the draft budget publi...
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Executive Director of Place and Customer
up to £179,404 per annum
Shape the Future of Essex. Drive climate action. Deliver for our communities. Apply for this job
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
Content Designer
Grade J £48,003 - £53,172
This is an exciting time to join Barnet as we grow our Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) capabilities Apply for this job
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