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CHILDREN'S SERVICES
SENDing a message to government
By Ann McGauran | 05 November 2018
With two councils awaiting the outcomes of judicial reviews into their plans to cut back spendin...
WHITEHALL
EXCLUSIVE: Councillors silenced on secret fiscal devolution report
By Dan Peters | 31 October 2018
Senior councillors have been warned not to talk about a secret Local Government Association (LGA)...
WHITEHALL
Government races ahead with further voter ID pilots
By Dan Peters | 23 October 2018
The Government is to push ahead with further controversial voter ID pilots in the face of critici...
WHITEHALL
Dawes invites tourism tax call
By Dan Peters | 23 October 2018
Marsham Street has given its clearest indication yet that it could be open to considering council...
WHITEHALL
'Knock-on effects' warning over LEP deadline
By Mark Conrad | 14 August 2018
A policy expert has added his criticism to the ‘overly-hasty’ September deadline for reformed Loc...
FINANCE
Council tax revaluation calls grow
By Dan Peters | 10 August 2018
Finance chiefs have said it is ‘untenable’ for local government to rely on the creaking council t...
WHITEHALL
Whitehall attempts to reassure councils on Brexit
By Mark Conrad | 07 August 2018
Whitehall has insisted it is working to help councils prepare for a hard Brexit despite claims so...
ECONOMIC GROWTH
No timescale for 100% business rates retention
By Dan Peters | 01 August 2018
The Government has reaffirmed its long-term commitment to 100% business rates retention but ignor...
HUMOUR
Rising with Rishi
23 July 2018
Local government minister Rishi Sunak’s morning habits have changed since he got the job in January.
WHITEHALL
MHCLG to consider financial sustainability ahead of Spending Review
By Dan Peters | 23 July 2018
Marsham Street will embed its local authority sustainability tool in its preparations for next ye...
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Director of Customer, Digital and Corporate Strategy
£108,842
Premium jobIf you are a strategic thinker who can inspire teams, champion innovation and drive meaningful change, we would love to hear from you. Apply for this job
Director of Highways and Transport
Up to £131,351
Shape the future of Highways and Transport in Essex. Apply for this job
Service Manager – Network Management
£50,269 - £52,413 *
We welcome applicants from within and outside local government Apply for this job
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