FINANCE

Last but not least

By Jonathan Werran | 13 October 2014

The Lib Dems’ final annual party conference before next May’s General Election was, against all p...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Give us freedom and watch us fly

By Ruth Dombey | 10 October 2014

Sutton LBC leader Ruth Dombey says fiscal devolution isn't an end in itself, it's a means to an ...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Give us freedom and watch us fly

By Ruth Dombey | 10 October 2014

All over the United Kingdom people are demanding more control over their lives and a greater say ...

WHITEHALL

Danny, champion of devolved property taxes

By Jonathan Werran | 09 October 2014

Chief secretary to the Treasury, Danny Alexander, has signalled his willingness to devolve a raft...

FINANCE

Leeds leader calls for devolution to cope with cuts

By Heather Jameson | 08 October 2014

National politicians must act now to release the ‘financial shackles’ on councils if they want t...

COUNCIL TAX

Lib Dem tax pledge gets poor reception

By Jonathan Werran | 07 October 2014

Liberal Democrat plans to create more council tax bands are a sign of the ‘hollow promise of devo...

FINANCE

WLGA demands finance fitness test

By Jonathan Werran | 02 October 2014

Welsh council chiefs have called for a ‘thorough reassessment’ of whether the whole system of loc...

DEVOLUTION

Pickles rejects shake-up in drive for devolution

By Michael Burton | 30 September 2014

Ministers have ruled out any devolved structural changes to English local government while promis...

DEVOLUTION

96% want devolved powers

By Dan Peters | 30 September 2014

Less than a third of council leaders and cabinet members believe the ability to vary rates of inc...

FINANCE

Time to grasp the devolutionary moment

By Cllr David Hodge | 30 September 2014

Chairman of the County Councils Network, Cllr David Hodge, sets out the powers and fiscal freedom...

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Director of Family Help and Safeguarding

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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

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