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FINANCE

Number of delayed audit opinions rockets

By Dan Peters | 09 August 2019

The number of delayed audit opinions in local government has risen sharply this year, according t...

WHITEHALL

Chancellor announces fast-tracked Spending Review

By Laura Sharman | 09 August 2019

The Government will rush through a one-year Spending Review to help prepare for Brexit.

WHITEHALL

Councils forge ahead with clear-up after flooding

By Dan Peters | 08 August 2019

Staff at England's largest council have started work to repair the flood damage that closed roads...

WHITEHALL

One in five fail to keep schools deficit below 1%

By Dan Peters | 08 August 2019

One in five councils with education responsibilities have failed to keep their dedicated schools ...

WALES

Welsh councils warn of 'financial tipping point' due to cuts

By William Eichler | 08 August 2019

Six Welsh council leaders have written to the Welsh government warning them that without a change...

FINANCE

Council to change finance approach after review

By Paul Marinko | 07 August 2019

Warrington BC has ‘consistently overspent’ against parts of its budget and needs to change its ap...

FINANCE

EXCLUSIVE: Two LEPs still do not have legal personality

By Paul Marinko | 07 August 2019

Two local enterprise partnerships (LEPs) have been granted extensions due to ‘exceptional circums...

WHITEHALL

Put councils at the heart of Brexit planning

06 August 2019

As the Government throws money at Brexit preparations, the role of local goverment is still being...

FINANCE

Taking the next steps

By Ann McGauran | 06 August 2019

Cllr David Williams steps into the role of new chairman of the County Councils’ Network in Septem...

FINANCE

Let's talk about tax

By Steve Leach | 06 August 2019

Colin Copus and Steve Leach ask how we should approach the problem of how to finance English loca...

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SEND Improvement Service Manager

£69,037.00, Grade 15

This is a broad and high-impact role spanning several key statutory and strategic services across education and inclusion. Apply for this job

Wakefield Council

Head of Design Services

£77,536 - £83,366

You will lead the delivery of a high-performing Technical Services Partnership (TSP). Apply for this job

Lincolnshire County Council

Public Health Consultant

£81,347 - £90,305

This is a great opportunity to join our Public Health at Tameside MBC. Apply for this job

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