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PUBLIC HEALTH

LGA questions funding to tackle COVID-19 surges

By Martin Ford | 11 June 2021

Councils have voiced concern over funding to tackle COVID-19 in areas hit by the Delta variant.

COMMERCIALISM

Council presses ahead with £100m property investment

By Martin Ford | 10 June 2021

Somerset West and Taunton DC has doubled down on its commercial property investments during the C...

HEALTH

Councils call for procurement freedom

By Martin Ford | 10 June 2021

Removal of red tape during the COVID-19 pandemic has shown what can be done, officers have told t...

WHITEHALL

Patel reveals rota replacement scheme for unaccompanied asylum seeking children

By Dan Peters | 10 June 2021

A new rota scheme will better distribute responsibility for unaccompanied asylum seeking children...

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...

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Head of Early Years and Early Help

£90,126 - £98,319

Merton is an Ofsted rated ‘Outstanding’ authority—yet it is our ambition, our humility, and our drive to keep learning that truly define us. Apply for this job

London Borough of Merton

Strategic Director of Finance Operations

£117,061 - £129,288

Nottingham is a bold, vibrant, and exciting Core City at the heart of the UK, alive with potential and ambition. Apply for this job

Nottingham City Council

Strategic Director of Finance Strategy

£117,061 - £129,288

Nottingham is a bold, vibrant, and exciting Core City at the heart of the UK, alive with potential and ambition. Apply for this job

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frederica-diamanta

Head of Early Years and Early Help

£90,126 - £98,319

Merton is an Ofsted rated ‘Outstanding’ authority—yet it is our ambition, our humility, and our drive to keep learning that truly define us. Apply for this job

London Borough of Merton

Strategic Director of Finance Operations

£117,061 - £129,288

Nottingham is a bold, vibrant, and exciting Core City at the heart of the UK, alive with potential and ambition. Apply for this job

Nottingham City Council

Strategic Director of Finance Strategy

£117,061 - £129,288

Nottingham is a bold, vibrant, and exciting Core City at the heart of the UK, alive with potential and ambition. Apply for this job

Nottingham City Council

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