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FINANCE

Slough to request £478m of Government support

By Martin Ford | 01 March 2022

The council estimates it will require £478m of capitalisation directions or other support from th...

FINANCE

Basildon told to develop narrative after years of uncertainty

By Paul Marinko | 28 February 2022

Basildon BC needs to develop a ‘simple but strong and effective narrative’ for its area after fou...

FINANCE

How to manage an end of year underspend

By Alex Jackson | 28 February 2022

Alex Jackson looks at how to get best value from an end of year underspend and how to use the mon...

FINANCE

Unite announces industrial action over pay

By Dan Peters | 28 February 2022

Unite’s local government members will next month stage targetted industrial action at councils wh...

FINANCE

White Paper has welcome ambition but fails to mention role of austerity

By Sir Stephen Houghton | 25 February 2022

Even if the Government streamlines funding arrangements it will not be able to achieve any of the...

ADULT SOCIAL CARE

'Underfunded' adult social care reforms put services at risk, warn councils

By Laura Sharman | 25 February 2022

The underfunding of social care reforms will put the quality and availability of services at risk...

FINANCE

Government issues direct debit plea

By Martin Ford | 24 February 2022

The Government has urged households to arrange direct debits to ease the pressure of council tax ...

FINANCE

The importance of councils' next digital steps

By David Bemrose | 23 February 2022

Digital transformation presents many opportunities for local government, but making the most of t...

COUNCIL TAX

I crave the days when our annual financial cycle was just that

22 February 2022

Tracy Bingham realises the world of finance directors and their work is only going to get more un...

WHITEHALL

Johnson under renewed pressure to scrap National Insurance surcharge

By Michael Burton | 22 February 2022

Prime Minister Boris Johnson is under renewed pressure to cancel the NHS and social care National...

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frederica-diamanta

Principal Lawyer - Children and/or Adult Safeguarding

£51,356 - £56,494

Do you want to make a difference to local people? Apply for this job

Kirklees Metropolitan Council

Industrial Relations and HR Policy Manager

£54,495 - £57,864

What You’ll Do This is a unique opportunity to step into a strategic role at the heart of industrial relations. As Industrial Relations & HR Polic... Apply for this job

Oxfordshire County Council

Registered Homes Manager

Grade 14 £50,269 - £54,495 plus £2,500 recruitment/retention

Exciting Opportunity: Registered Manager Pioneering New Project Supporting Young People’s Transition to Independence Salary: £50,269 - £54,495 Plus Apply for this job

Durham County Council