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INFRASTRUCTURE

The Government needs to change track on its infrastructure levy plans

By Joanna Killian | 04 July 2023

The Government's proposals for the Infrastructure Levy risk creating the worst of both worlds - f...

FINANCE

Nine in 10 councils fear nursery closures

By Dan Peters | 04 July 2023

Nearly nine in 10 councils fear nursery closures this year will undermine capacity ahead of the G...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Optimistic nihilism

By Jonathan Carr-West | 04 July 2023

It feels like local government is close to breaking point, but it doesn’t have to be this way, sa...

FINANCE

Councils face £3bn funding gap, LGA warns

By William Eichler | 04 July 2023

Councils in England face a funding gap of almost £3bn over the next two years just to maintain se...

FINANCE

Power through partnership

By Tom Riordan | 04 July 2023

More than a decade after the Commission on the Future of Local Government, and as we advance towa...

SCOTLAND

COSLA and Holyrood strike 'landmark' deal

By Martin Ford | 03 July 2023

A pledge for greater fiscal control for councils has been made in a ‘landmark agreement’ between ...

WHITEHALL

Croydon to ask for further bailout

By Mark Conrad | 30 June 2023

Croydon LBC will seek more financial support from Whitehall amid concerns fresh savings are being...

FINANCE

Pension managers' warning over regulator's plans

By Mark Conrad | 30 June 2023

Two of local government’s biggest pension managers have warned the financial regulator against lo...

FINANCE

Pension schemes 'half way there' on McCloud

By Dan Peters | 30 June 2023

Four out of five council pension schemes have collected more than half the data needed to impleme...

SOCIAL CARE

Technology can deliver a long-term solution to the discharge problem

By Julie Tyas | 29 June 2023

Utilising technology is a key way to reduce delayed discharge and support person-centred care, sa...

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Development Management Service Manager - WMF2347e

£65,873 - £68,775

The Development Management service plays a vital role in shaping the built environment. Apply for this job

Westmorland and Furness Council

Director of Children's services

£123,550 pa

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North Tyneside Metropolitan Borough Council

Assistant Director for Corporate Parenting

£88,225 - £105,726 per annum

This is a time of exciting and positive change in Suffolk. Apply for this job

Suffolk County Council

frederica-diamanta

Development Management Service Manager - WMF2347e

£65,873 - £68,775

The Development Management service plays a vital role in shaping the built environment. Apply for this job

Westmorland and Furness Council

Director of Children's services

£123,550 pa

We are looking for a visionary and values-driven Director of Children's services Apply for this job

North Tyneside Metropolitan Borough Council

Assistant Director for Corporate Parenting

£88,225 - £105,726 per annum

This is a time of exciting and positive change in Suffolk. Apply for this job

Suffolk County Council