ECONOMIC GROWTH

Autumn Statement: Devolution remains 'at heart' of government approach

By Dan Peters | 23 November 2016

Devolution remains ‘at the heart’ of the Government’s approach to supporting local growth, chance...

FINANCE

Hammond urged to tackle budget black hole

By Thomas Bridge | 16 November 2016

Local government has united to demand financial clarity from next week’s Autumn Statement amid fe...

FINANCE

Whatever happened to tax revaluation?

By Heather Jameson | 26 October 2016

Ministers are moving in the right direction on council tax revaluation but must respond to mounti...

WHITEHALL

SOLACE Summit: Sector 'stuffed' without fiscal devolution

By Dan Peters | 14 October 2016

Local government will be ‘stuffed’ if it fails to secure further fiscal devolution beyond 100% bu...

LONDON COUNCILS

Income tax and VAT devolution in London's sights

By Heather Jameson | 11 October 2016

The capital’s councils should be handed a slice of income tax and VAT, the interim report of the ...

WHITEHALL

Khan calls for more London powers

By Laura Sharman | 21 September 2016

London’s mayor has called for his city to be given more control over taxes and public services to...

WHITEHALL

Let's look at the art of the possible

By Heather Jameson | 17 August 2016

What started off as a sign local government could stand on its own two feet is starting to look l...

HEALTH

Devo-health more 'delegation than devolution'

By Dan Peters | 12 August 2016

The devo-health agenda is ‘more delegation than devolution despite promises about full-blooded ch...

WHITEHALL

Rate retention to be put under scrutiny

By Dan Peters | 10 August 2016

Business rates retention will come under further scrutiny with a report to be produced by the Nat...

FINANCE

An eruption in local government

By Tony Kirkham | 02 August 2016

Serious national uncertainty means councils face an uphill struggle to submit efficiency plans, s...

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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

Salary: £78,168 per annum

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

Somerset Council

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