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COUNCIL TAX
Council tax rises are set to continue
By Rob Whiteman | 18 April 2023
Given the economic outlook, even councils where tax has risen may still need to use reserves to b...
WHITEHALL
The begging bowl approach has run its course
By Andrew Carter | 18 April 2023
Competition for funding for local projects is no substitute for a clear strategy that makes choic...
BUSINESS
Fresh doubts over bonds agency future
By Mark Conrad | 17 April 2023
Concerns over the reliance on Local Government Association (LGA) finance and lack of activity hav...
ADULT SOCIAL CARE
Legal threat pushes Devon CC to pause care cuts
By William Eichler | 17 April 2023
Devon CC will pause its plans to cut adult day and respite services after the mental health chari...
HUMAN RESOURCES
'Groundbreaking' shared service cut back
By Martin Ford | 14 April 2023
A once-groundbreaking shared service is to be further pared down as more functions are brought in...
WHITEHALL
EXCLUSIVE: 'It's time for a new Audit Commission'
By EXCLUSIVE by Dan Peters | 12 April 2023
An ex-senior mandarin has today called for a new Audit Commission as The MJ reveals the draft met...
SOCIAL CARE
A watchdog's role is to catch councils before they fail
By Heather Jameson | 12 April 2023
Oflog is not the Audit Commission, says Heather Jameson. 'The question is not whether we are tryi...
HOUSING
Step up to a more sustainable future
By Emily Day | 12 April 2023
FOOTPRINT+, the UK property event for a zero carbon future, takes place in Brighton in June. Emil...
ECONOMIC GROWTH
We need a new path to delivering growth in Cornwall
By Tracie Langley | 12 April 2023
Cornwall has not been able to secure a Level 3 devolution deal. It’s time to re-motivate staff an...
FINANCE
'Significant doubt' over future of council-owned firm
By Martin Ford | 12 April 2023
An auditor has said ‘significant doubt’ hangs over the future of Knowsley MBC’s leisure firm.
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£77,153 - £88,545
We are looking for an experienced and strategic financial leader who can operate confidently in a complex, political and fast-changing environment. Apply for this job
Senior Lawyer (Adults) - 37 Hours
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