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ECONOMIC GROWTH

Fiscal devolution 'must go further'

By Dan Peters | 15 December 2015

The devolution of fiscal powers must go further in order to create a sustainable system of local ...

WHITEHALL

Loss of lifelong tenancies will cause 'worry and upheaval'

By Sam Clayden | 10 December 2015

Housing experts have warned government plans to phase out lifelong social tenancies will create ‘...

WHITEHALL

Refuse planning permission and 'lose NHB cash'

By Heather Jameson | 08 December 2015

Councils could lose New Homes Bonus (NHB) cash for developments they refuse that are granted on a...

FINANCE

What to expect from the settlement

By Heather Jameson | 08 December 2015

Heather Jameson explains how the Spending Review has shifted the goalposts on fiscal freedom and ...

FINANCE

Luton BC set to freeze 'non-essential' spending

By Jamie Hailstone | 08 December 2015

Luton BC has become the third local authority in England to freeze non-essential spending.

FINANCE

Adapting to the reforms

By Bob Neill | 08 December 2015

Being proactive will help local government be in a better place in five years’ time, writes Bob N...

LONDON COUNCILS

London's housing crisis moves to its satellite towns

By Michael Burton | 08 December 2015

Boroughs and now towns surrounding London are being hit by soaring property prices, reflecting ne...

WHITEHALL

EXCLUSIVE: 5,000 jobs to be scrapped

By Dan Peters | 08 December 2015

Up to 5,000 council employees working on housing benefit could be made redundant, ministers are e...

FINANCE

£50m government flood fund will be controlled by councils

By Thomas Bridge | 08 December 2015

A £50m government scheme to help with repairs following the floods in Cumbria and Lancashire CCs ...

FINANCE

Time for a new strategy

By Alexandra Jones | 03 December 2015

The Spending Review highlights the importance of a significant ‘re-design’ of the local governmen...

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frederica-diamanta

Transport and Major Work Manager

£54,556 to £60,085 per year Inclusive of Local Weighting Allowance of £1096

Premium jobDrive the future of transport and infrastructure in Slough Apply for this job

Slough Borough Council

Head of Pensions (Deputy S151 Officer)

£91,558 - £104,327 per annum

Swansea Council is seeking an exceptional Pension finance professional to lead the pensions function Apply for this job

Swansea Council

Building Control Manager (Local Authority, Registered Building Inspector Class 3/4)

£57,457 - £58,462

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