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WHITEHALL

£63m hardship fund was not meant to pay for free school meals

By Heather Jameson | 27 October 2020

The £63m ‘hardship fund’ ministers claim should be enough for councils to help hungry schoolkids ...

FINANCE

Seven areas across England set to receive nearly £180m investment

By William Eichler | 27 October 2020

Communities in seven areas across England are set to benefit from up to £178.7m in new Town Deals...

FINANCE

MPs launch inquiry into local government finance

By Laura Sharman | 27 October 2020

An inquiry examining what approach Whitehall should take to funding local government as part of u...

FINANCE

Blue wall rebels call for economic kickstart

By Michael Burton | 27 October 2020

Northern Tory MPs led by the former Northern Powerhouse minister Jake Berry have urged their gove...

FINANCE

Don't defund, side-line or worse still abolish metro-mayors

By Andrew Carter | 26 October 2020

While it may not realise it now, the Government needs powerful and prominent metro mayors if it i...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

This global challenge needs a local approach

By Sir Bob Neill | 26 October 2020

Councils should be given the resource and leeway to lead the charge in the battle against COVID, ...

PAY

The Government's actions 'don't match the words'

By Christina McAnea | 26 October 2020

Rather than recognising the role of council workers during COVID-19, the Government has prioritis...

FINANCE

Think tank calls for rates reform

By Michael Burton | 26 October 2020

Council tax and business rates should be reformed as part of a major overhaul of the UK’s tax sys...

WHITEHALL

Spelthorne councillors to be more involved in commercial decisions after criticism

By Dan Peters | 23 October 2020

Spelthorne BC councillors will be more involved in future investment-related decisions after the ...

FINANCE

Northern Irish legal case could set precedent across UK

By Dan Peters | 23 October 2020

Northern Irish councils have suggested local authorities in England, Scotland and Wales could ben...

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frederica-diamanta

Borough Solicitor (Monitoring Officer)

£95,429 - £107,172

Bolton is a town with a proud history and a bright future. Apply for this job

Bolton Council

Economic Regeneration Lead

£60,000 - £62,000 per annum

West Oxfordshire District Council is looking for an Economic Regeneration Lead to be the Council’s strategic lead Apply for this job

West Oxfordshire District Council

Business Manager – Libraries, Museums and Archives

Band J SCP 48-51 (£60,194- £63,832 per annum)

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council’s Property and Assets service is looking to employ a permanent Business Manager. Apply for this job

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council