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FINANCE

Children's services funding row

By Martin Ford | 08 July 2021

An investigation into children’s social care has been urged to look at funding by the Association...

FINANCE

Councils should explore green bonds potential, urges report

By Dan Peters | 08 July 2021

UK local government should explore the potential of green bonds to finance investment in sustaina...

FINANCE

'No appetite for fiscal devo,' says pollster

By Heather Jameson | 08 July 2021

There is no public appetite for fiscal devolution, according to leading pollster Ben Page.

FINANCE

Warrington faces £40m savings target

By Martin Ford | 08 July 2021

Warrington Council will have to make savings totalling more than £40m over the next four years, s...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Children's minister praises 'moral leadership' of Norfolk CC on asylum seeking children

By Ann McGauran | 08 July 2021

Children’s minister Vicky Ford has praised the ‘moral leadership’ of Norfolk CC in taking on sign...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Care review must be part of a long-term plan for children - ADCS

By Ann McGauran | 08 July 2021

The independent review of children's social care ‘must go further and be part of a coherent and s...

WHITEHALL

Reed accuses government of dropping devolution

By Dan Peters | 07 July 2021

Shadow communities secretary Steve Reed has accused the Government of dropping its commitment to ...

FINANCE

Surrey councils to share management

By Dan Peters | 07 July 2021

Guildford and Waverley BCs have agreed to share a single senior management team, including a chie...

CLIMATE CHANGE

Prudential borrowing threat reduced

By Michael Burton | 07 July 2021

The threat of high levels of prudential borrowing by councils for commercial property investments...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Slough's services put children first

By Ann McGauran | 07 July 2021

In April, Slough’s independent children’s services trust became wholly owned by the council. Josi...

frederica-diamanta

Director of People

£108,697 - £117,998

As a leader at Lancashire County Council, you’ll join an authority with real scale, courageous ambition and deep pride in place. Apply for this job

Lancashire County Council

Director of Strategy and Transformation

£108,697 - £117,998

As a leader at Lancashire County Council, you’ll join an authority with real scale, courageous ambition and deep pride in place. Apply for this job

Lancashire County Council

Highway Design and Construction Manager

Grade N, scp50 £62,443 to scp53 £65,663 per annum, plus essential car user allowance

We embrace AI to enhance our operations and to innovate our services. Apply for this job

Bolton Council

frederica-diamanta

Director of People

£108,697 - £117,998

As a leader at Lancashire County Council, you’ll join an authority with real scale, courageous ambition and deep pride in place. Apply for this job

Lancashire County Council

Director of Strategy and Transformation

£108,697 - £117,998

As a leader at Lancashire County Council, you’ll join an authority with real scale, courageous ambition and deep pride in place. Apply for this job

Lancashire County Council

Highway Design and Construction Manager

Grade N, scp50 £62,443 to scp53 £65,663 per annum, plus essential car user allowance

We embrace AI to enhance our operations and to innovate our services. Apply for this job

Bolton Council