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WHITEHALL

EXCLUSIVE: High needs spending could 'bankrupt councils'

By Dan Peters | 11 May 2021

A senior finance director has warned that spending on high needs threatens to ‘bankrupt councils’...

ASSOCIATION OF DIRECTORS OF ADULT SOCIAL SERVICES

Queen's Speech: No funding pledge on social care reform

By Ann McGauran | 11 May 2021

The Queen’s Speech fell short of including a social care Bill and there was no pledge on funding.

WHITEHALL

Queen's Speech: Controversial voter ID plans roll forward

By Dan Peters | 11 May 2021

Voter ID is expected to be introduced by May 2023 after the Government pledged to introduce legis...

FINANCE

'Wholesale improvements' required at Slough

By Martin Ford | 10 May 2021

External auditors have issued a scathing report on financial management at Slough BC.

WHITEHALL

Government criticised over dragging feet on cladding after new fire

By Dan Peters | 10 May 2021

The Government has been accused of failing to force developers to take action after a fire broke ...

HEALTH

Call for tax hike to fund social care

By Martin Ford | 07 May 2021

A commission led by The Lancet and London School of Economics has argued for a 1p increase to inc...

FINANCE

Lambeth to reimburse £27m of water bills

By Martin Ford | 06 May 2021

The decision follows years of legal wrangling over charges collected on behalf of Thames Water.

PLANNING

Call to scrap 'arbitrary' New Homes Bonus

By Martin Ford | 05 May 2021

A county council has called for the New Homes Bonus to be dropped altogether in a withering respo...

BUSINESS

Infrastructure services unit sale completes

By Chris Ames | 05 May 2021

M Group Services has completed the acquisition of Skanska UK’s infrastructure services operation.

ECONOMIC GROWTH

I have a dream (about local government)

By John Tizard | 05 May 2021

Greater powers, more devolution and a fundamental review of local finances have been promised to ...

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frederica-diamanta

Accountancy Manager

Starting from £63,224 per annum (DDC Grade D) plus car allowance of £7,581

We’re looking for a qualified accountant with strong local government finance experience. Apply for this job

Dover District Council

Team Manager

£57,770.00, Grade 13, 37 hours, Permanent

We have an exciting opportunity for a Team Manager post in th Pathways and Next Steps Service. Apply for this job

Wakefield Council

Lead Service Designer

£51,356 - £55,539

Are you passionate about transforming services and enhancing user experiences? Apply for this job

North Yorkshire Council