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FINANCE

Councils in financial crisis predicted to double

By Martin Ford | 04 June 2024

The number of councils seeking support due to financial crisis is expected to double over the nex...

WHITEHALL

Ministers urged to reform Gift Aid

By Mark Conrad | 03 June 2024

Gift Aid donations should vary by region and be targeted at tackling local inequalities, a think-...

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

Lib Dems in public health cuts reversal pledge

By Dan Peters | 03 June 2024

The Lib Dems have pledged a £1bn-a-year investment to reverse cuts to the public health grant.

FINANCE

Think-tank urges slashing of competitive funds

By Martin Ford | 31 May 2024

Competitive funding of councils should only be used in ‘exceptional circumstances’ under the next...

WHITEHALL

Hoare: We still want productivity plans

By Dan Peters | 30 May 2024

Local government minister Simon Hoare has insisted he still wants councils to draw up unpopular p...

FINANCE

New approach to Council Climate Action Scorecards is launched

By Annie Pickering | 29 May 2024

Annie Pickering explains what’s changed in the updated Council Climate Action Scorecards methodol...

FINANCE

Rayner accusation after police drop probe

By Dan Peters | 29 May 2024

Shadow communities secretary Angela Rayner has hit out at the Conservatives’ ‘desperate tactics’ ...

FINANCE

Reeves: No return to austerity

By Dan Peters | 29 May 2024

Shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves said there will be no return to austerity under a Labour Government.

FINANCE

Resource concerns over funeral director visits

By Martin Ford | 29 May 2024

Councils fear scarce resources will be stretched to breaking point by Government requests for vis...

WHITEHALL

Money matters

By Rob Whiteman | 29 May 2024

As I retire from my position as the chief executive of Chartered Institute of Public Finance and ...

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frederica-diamanta

Principal Lawyer - Children and/or Adult Safeguarding

£51,356 - £56,494

Do you want to make a difference to local people? Apply for this job

Kirklees Metropolitan Council

Industrial Relations and HR Policy Manager

£54,495 - £57,864

What You’ll Do This is a unique opportunity to step into a strategic role at the heart of industrial relations. As Industrial Relations & HR Polic... Apply for this job

Oxfordshire County Council

Registered Homes Manager

Grade 14 £50,269 - £54,495 plus £2,500 recruitment/retention

Exciting Opportunity: Registered Manager Pioneering New Project Supporting Young People’s Transition to Independence Salary: £50,269 - £54,495 Plus Apply for this job

Durham County Council