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FINANCE

Uncertainty does not bode well for the settlement

By Michael Burton | 14 August 2019

Michael Burton says 'the prosaic matter of local government finance seems to be taking a back sea...

FINANCE

Can't we keep things simple?

By Gary Fielding | 14 August 2019

Gary Fielding would much rather get his finance team off the accounts as quickly as possible and ...

WHITEHALL

Give councils the powers, funding and tools they need to deliver

By James Jamieson | 14 August 2019

James Jamieson has a message for Boris Johnson: Give us the powers, freedoms, flexibilities and f...

WHITEHALL

Tourism levy meeting call

By Dan Peters | 13 August 2019

Core Cities has called for a meeting with new culture secretary Nicky Morgan and her ministers to...

FINANCE

Going local on tax raising

By Alistair Jones | 13 August 2019

Boris Johnson has promised to grant more powers to local government, but has been silent on how t...

FINANCE

Council chief calls for reform of emergency flood funds

By Martin Ford | 12 August 2019

A council hit by heavy flooding has called for the system of Government support to be overhauled.

WHITEHALL

Government stands firm after Pickles plea

By Paul Marinko | 12 August 2019

The Government has said it ‘would not be appropriate’ to pay legal costs to whistleblowers in ele...

BUSINESS

Local audit at a 'crossroads'

By Dan Peters | 12 August 2019

Local audit is at a ‘crossroads’ and needs to provide ‘better assurance and more impact for the p...

FINANCE

Red card shown to traffic light rating

By Dan Peters | 12 August 2019

Controversial plans to issue a traffic light rating for every councils’ financial sustainability ...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Government activates emergency funds for flood-hit councils

By Martin Ford | 12 August 2019

Whitehall has activated an emergency fund for councils affected by flooding.

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frederica-diamanta

Chief Executive

c.£235,000

In April 2027, West Surrey Council will become one of England's largest new unitary authorities Apply for this job

West Surrey Council

Business Manager – Knowsley Safeguarding Children Partnership (KSCP)

£54,703 - £60,044

Knowsley Council is an award-winning Local Authority, named Local Authority of the Year in the Municipal Journal Awards 2024. Apply for this job

Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council

Deputy Social Care Manager

£52,413 - £54,495 per annum

Are you looking for your next step in your Social Work management career? Apply for this job

Gloucestershire County Council

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