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WHITEHALL
Fresh council warning over rates appeals
By Heather Jameson | 15 March 2021
Councils have warned they could face financial collapse if potential cuts to business rates go ah...
WHITEHALL
Ministers insist they did not interfere in fund prioritisation
By Dan Peters | 12 March 2021
Ministers have insisted they did not interfere in the prioritisation of places for two new funds.
ECONOMIC GROWTH
Cost-benefit analyses: Making the most of Government's 'Levelling Up' fund
By Mark Matthews | 12 March 2021
Mark Matthews looks at how cost-benefit analyses can improve local authorities’ chances of succes...
FINANCE
What can be learnt from the recent Public Interest Reports?
By Paul Dossett | 12 March 2021
Paul Dossett of Grant Thornton UK considers the key lessons for local government that have emerge...
FINANCE
Council tax hits £2,000 barrier in two regions
By Dan Peters | 11 March 2021
The typical council tax bill for an average property in England’s north-east and south-west will ...
HEALTH
Hancock's half hour to ease sector concerns
By Dan Peters | 11 March 2021
Health and social care secretary Matt Hancock has attempted to ease local government concerns abo...
TRANSFORMATION
Leaders voice fears over White Paper
By Martin Ford | 11 March 2021
Council leaders have expressed concern over the role local government will have under health and ...
ECONOMIC GROWTH
Levelling-up 'losing its way'
By Martin Ford | 11 March 2021
The Government’s methods of levelling-up are further dividing rather than uniting the country, it...
FINANCE
LGA forced to pay back £1m in unused grant
By Heather Jameson | 11 March 2021
The Local Government Association (LGA) will have to pay back around £1m in unused cash to central...
SCOTLAND
Scottish pandemic recovery prospects 'severely eroded'
By Martin Ford | 10 March 2021
The prospects for post-pandemic recovery in Scotland have been 'severely eroded' by funding const...
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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
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
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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