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LEGAL

Asylum seeker costs should be funded from the centre

By Michael Burton | 08 June 2021

The fair and humanitarian answer from the Home Office is to properly fund councils shouldering th...

FINANCE

Supporting young victims of domestic abuse

By Steph Waddell | 08 June 2021

Steph Waddell says it’s time for a serious long-term commitment from government to improve unders...

FINANCE

Districts in plea for leisure centre funding

By Martin Ford | 08 June 2021

A crunch meeting on the future of leisure centres is to take place this week, The MJ understands.

WHITEHALL

Councils press for bin collections overhaul funding

By Martin Ford | 08 June 2021

Chief executives have urged the Government to fully fund any nationwide changes to bin collections.

FINANCE

Hampshire faces £80m budget gap

By Martin Ford | 08 June 2021

A consultation has been opened by Hampshire CC on ways to address a budget shortfall.

FINANCE

What can councils do to stand up for fair tax conduct?

By Rachel Bentley | 07 June 2021

This is Fair Tax Week. Rachel Bentley says councils across the UK need to lead the way on tax con...

FINANCE

Northants commissioners in 'hubris' warning

By Martin Ford | 04 June 2021

Councils have been warned against falling victim to ‘hubris’ in the same manner as Northamptonshi...

FINANCE

Early payment systems provide expanded social value

By Ben Jackson | 04 June 2021

Early payments will be an essential building block as we exit lockdown, and local government has ...

HOUSING

Councils to set priorities for First Homes scheme

By Martin Ford | 04 June 2021

Councils will be able to set a ‘local connection test’ to give priority to people such as key wor...

WHITEHALL

MHCLG is 'too optimistic' about councils' cash, says PAC

By Heather Jameson | 04 June 2021

The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) is overly optimistic about coun...

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

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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