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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...
PLANNING
Autumn Statement: Councils to be able to recover planning costs
By William Eichler | 22 November 2023
Councils will be able to recover the costs of business planning applications in return for being ...
FINANCE
Sector unites in plea to chancellor
By Martin Ford | 22 November 2023
The local government sector in England has put out a call to Jeremy Hunt to ‘address the signific...
FINANCE
Fundamental reform of council funding will require a cross-party initiative
By Rob Whiteman | 21 November 2023
If the next Government sticks to current commitments, performance in services will deteriorate fu...
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Chief Quality Officer
£150,892 plus car allowance (£8,153-£10,192)
At Alternative Futures Group, we believe quality is not measured by processes alone. It is measured by the difference we make to people's lives. Apply for this job
Executive Director Adult Social Care and Health (DASS)
£161,239 - £177,363 plus benefits
This is not a maintenance role. It is a transformation leadership opportunity: to bring services and cultures together. Apply for this job
Assistant Director of Legal and Governance (Deputy Monitoring Officer)
£91,639 to £99,427
We are seeking someone with a strong grounding in local government law and governance, or experience gained in a similar environment. Apply for this job
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