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WHITEHALL

Councils could face taxing challenge after election

By Paul Marinko | 11 June 2024

Whether it be council tax or other charges, the more freedom councils are given to raise revenue ...

BUSINESS

£205bn cost of eradicating social housing waiting list

By Emily Twinch | 11 June 2024

The price tag for building a home for each household on English housing waiting lists would be mo...

RECRUITMENT

A fresh start for social workers?

By Simon Ray | 11 June 2024

Simon Ray asks if a new Labour Government will mean fewer social workers are leaving the profession.

PLANNING

Conservatives pledge business rates retention expansion

By Martin Ford | 11 June 2024

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak pledged to create business rates retention zones as he launched the Co...

FINANCE

Speed and accuracy of forecasting has to be the watchword

By Adele Taylor | 11 June 2024

Finance teams are operating in an uncertain funding regime, even more so with political uncertain...

FINANCE

London loan concept could be expanded

By Dan Peters | 11 June 2024

A £190m loan to support the decarbonisation of buildings, energy and transport systems across Lon...

FINANCE

A letter to the new PM

By Steve Leach | 11 June 2024

Steve Leach and Colin Copus write to the next Prime Minister with ideas for strengthening local g...

REORGANISATION

Pondering productivity

By Ian Miller | 11 June 2024

When councils are being asked to finalise productivity plans, the sight of a Royal Mail employee ...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Pitch perfect for the future

By Greg Clark | 11 June 2024

The time is ripe for local leaders to prepare pitches for projects that can make a difference in ...

WHITEHALL

LGA backs regeneration funding campaign

By Martin Ford | 10 June 2024

A campaign to persuade the Treasury to change tack on regeneration funding is gaining momentum.

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Chief Operating Officer – South West Wales Corporate Joint Committee

£Competitive

We’re looking for a bold, visionary leader to take on the role of Chief Operating Officer Apply for this job

Carmarthenshire County Council

Assistant Chief Fire Officer - Service Transformation

up to £120k

Lead the Transformation of Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service Apply for this job

Gloucestershire County Council

Strategic Director – Place-Based Services

£Competitive

Stevenage is a town with bold ambitions. Apply for this job

Stevenage Borough Council