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LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

Network gives unitaries a voice

By Jamie Hailstone | 01 November 2016

A new special interest group for unitaries will be the ‘eyes and ears’ for all single-tier author...

FINANCE

Demands for the chancellor

By Cllr Gary Porter | 01 November 2016

As the Autumn Statement draws nearer, Lord Gary Porter lays bare what the Local Government Associ...

FINANCE

LGA slams new PWLB loan terms

By Dan Peters | 01 November 2016

Early repayment of Public Works Loan Board (PWLB) debt is ‘no longer good value for money for cou...

WHITEHALL

Government scraps controversial academies Bill

By Sam Clayden | 27 October 2016

The new education secretary has scrapped controversial education legislation that would have requ...

FINANCE

The hidden dangers of business rates

By Haydn Rogan | 26 October 2016

With business rates devolution looming large, do councils need greater powers to combat local ‘ph...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

A rosy future for shared services?

By James Evison | 26 October 2016

Shared services are common across all tiers of local government, but what opportunities for innov...

HUMAN RESOURCES

Rising to the challenge

By Heather Jameson | 26 October 2016

As the annual Local Government Challenge searches for the next generation of talent in the sector...

FINANCE

State-funded homecare threatened by 'systemic under-funding'

By Sam Clayden | 25 October 2016

Homecare providers have warned that a gaping hole in their finances poses ‘genuine risks’ to the ...

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

Plans drawn for unitary special interest group

By Jamie Hailstone | 18 October 2016

The Local Government Association (LGA) will this week discuss plans to create a special interest ...

FINANCE

Cash cuts curb employment aid

By Sam Clayden | 18 October 2016

Budget cuts are preventing councils from delivering employment and skills support, according to a...

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frederica-diamanta

Strategic Director – Place-Based Services

£Competitive

Stevenage is a town with bold ambitions. Apply for this job

Stevenage Borough Council

Executive Director of Adult Care Services

£158,000

This is an exciting time to be joining Hertfordshire County Council. Apply for this job

Hertfordshire County Council

Assistant Director - People & Change

Up to £91,625 + generous pension

Cambridge is a city of global reputation and local pride – a place of ideas, innovation and inclusion. Apply for this job

Cambridge City Council