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FINANCE

It is not surprising councils' position in the job market is eroding

By Tony Kirkham | 02 March 2022

Local government colleagues report difficulty in recruiting auditors, revenues and benefits staff...

FINANCE

Renewed fiscal devo push

By Heather Jameson and Martin Ford | 02 March 2022

The Government has revealed it is in talks with local areas about extra financial powers as Micha...

SOCIAL CARE

Warnings over unmet care needs

By Martin Ford | 01 March 2022

Social care services could be put under further pressure due to unmet needs resulting from the CO...

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 ...

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Transport and Major Work Manager

£54,556 to £60,085 per year Inclusive of Local Weighting Allowance of £1096

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Service Manager Residential Children's Homes

£57,457- £58,462

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Kirklees Metropolitan Council

Head of Safeguarding and Prevention

£73,757-£78,488

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frederica-diamanta

Transport and Major Work Manager

£54,556 to £60,085 per year Inclusive of Local Weighting Allowance of £1096

Premium jobDrive the future of transport and infrastructure in Slough Apply for this job

Slough Borough Council

Service Manager Residential Children's Homes

£57,457- £58,462

We are seeking a highly motivated, creative, and experienced Service Manager Apply for this job

Kirklees Metropolitan Council

Head of Safeguarding and Prevention

£73,757-£78,488

Wiltshire is a place where strong communities, shared ambition, and a sense of place come together.  Apply for this job

Wiltshire Council

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