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DCLG

Ministers don't trust England with fiscal freedom powers, rages Betts

By Jonathan Werran | 26 February 2015

Chair of the communities and local government Committee, Clive Betts, has railed against the Gove...

WHITEHALL

EXCLUSIVE: Fiscal fears rocket

By Dan Peters | 17 February 2015

The MJ/LGiU study reveals fears over statutory duties and low funding, as local government financ...

FINANCE

Climate for bolder restructuring

By Rob Whiteman | 17 February 2015

The Independent Commission on Local Government Finance’s report shares realistic solutions but do...

FINANCE

Alexander offers fiscal devolution

By Heather Jameson | 10 February 2015

Chief secretary to the Treasury, Danny Alexander has pledged a ‘new era of municipal empowerment’...

WHITEHALL

Charity calls for end to 'highly centralised' welfare system

By Dan Peters | 28 January 2015

Citizens Advice has called for the decentralisation of welfare benefits in England and an end to ...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Election opportunities

By Jonathan Carr-West | 26 January 2015

Like all new governments, the next administration will take some time to find its feet, writes Dr...

WHITEHALL

Best laid schemes

By Jonathan Werran | 26 January 2015

Last week the Government laid out the draft Scotland Bill promising greater control of tax and sp...

FINANCE

Trust counties with new core settlement

By Cllr David Hodge | 26 January 2015

Chair of the County Councils Network Cllr David Hodge restates case for a review of rural funding...

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Council chiefs cry fiscal freedom in wake of draft Scotland Bill

By Jonathan Werran | 22 January 2015

English council chiefs have responded to publication of the draft Scotland Bill by restating thei...

WHITEHALL

Hague: Barnett funding vow 'trumps all other considerations'

By Jonathan Werran | 21 January 2015

The Barnett funding formula for allocating public spending among the nations of the UK to remain ...

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Corporate Director – Adults & Health

£176,061 – £196,002

Lead Change. Shape Lives. Be Part of Something New. Apply for this job

Newham London Borough Council

Assistant Director, People

£89,116 - £104,843 per annum

Experience the best of both worlds with our flexible hybrid working arrangements. Apply for this job

Essex County Council

Executive Director (Children’s Services)

up to £137,831

Are you an experienced and inspirational leader of Children’s Services? Apply for this job

Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council