FINANCE

A taxing problem

By Heather Jameson | 21 March 2019

Heather Jameson looks at the latest report from the IFS’s Local Government Finance Commission, wh...

FINANCE

The problem solvers

By Nickie Aiken | 21 March 2019

Cllr Nickie Aitken says it is time for the sector to stop pleading poverty and start working on s...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Let's trial fiscal devolution in areas like Westminster

By Heather Acton | 14 March 2019

Westminister has seen England's biggest fall in children's services budgets since 2010. Cllr Heat...

WHITEHALL

Spending Review launch dependent on securing Brexit deal

By Laura Sharman | 13 March 2019

Chancellor Philip Hammond has announced he plans to launch a full three-year Spending Review befo...

WHITEHALL

Call for place-based Spending Review

By Dan Peters | 07 March 2019

The Treasury should develop a new national place-based Spending Review, the independent Royal Soc...

WHITEHALL

NLGN in fresh fiscal devolution call

By Chris Mahony | 26 February 2019

Only full fiscal devolution with comprehensive tax-raising powers at a local level will deliver t...

FINANCE

Think-tanks float extra council tax flexibility

By Michael Burton | 11 February 2019

Local government faces another period of tough budget settlements but could be granted more freed...

WHITEHALL

Truss backs fiscal devolution

By Dan Peters | 08 February 2019

Chief secretary to the Treasury, Liz Truss, has given her backing to further fiscal devolution.

FINANCE

Call for tourism tax review

By Naomi Larsson | 05 February 2019

An inquiry into cultural investment in cities has called for a UK-wide review of the benefits of ...

WHITEHALL

LGA to build case for tourism tax

By Dan Peters | 18 January 2019

Smith Square is to commission further research as it looks to build a ‘very strong case’ for a to...

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frederica-diamanta

Director of Family Help and Safeguarding

£105,836 - £121,235

Brighter Futures for Children is looking for a visionary leader to drive transformation and improvement in children's services at a pivotal time. Apply for this job

Reading Borough Council

Head of Highways Operations

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Premium jobSomerset offers a unique blend of natural beauty, rich history and vibrant community life. Apply for this job

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Head of Operational Services

£73,051 to £75,342

Are you ready to shape the future of a thriving district? Apply for this job

South Derbyshire District Council