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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...

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...

FINANCE

Surrey in rebellion over four-year settlement deal

By Sam Clayden | 18 October 2016

One of the country’s most senior Tory councillors has led the local government rebellion against ...

FINANCE

VOA funding is 'of the highest priority'

By Dan Peters | 18 October 2016

Council leaders have described securing proper funding for the Valuation Office Agency (VOA) as ‘...

FINANCE

£1.3bn cash injection needed for care crisis

By Dan Peters | 18 October 2016

Local Government Association (LGA) chief executive Mark Lloyd has told senior officers that socia...

WHITEHALL

Government's academies plan 'out of sync' with devo agenda

By Jamie Hailstone | 18 October 2016

Town hall leaders have questioned whether a ‘few unelected civil servants’ will be able to look a...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Officers in 'urgent' talks as councils prepare for child refugees

By Sam Clayden | 17 October 2016

Children’s services directors are in ‘urgent’ talks with government officials over additional fun...

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frederica-diamanta

Executive Director of Place and Customer

up to £179,404 per annum

Shape the Future of Essex. Drive climate action. Deliver for our communities. Apply for this job

Essex County Council

Assistant Director Service Development

 £100,545 - £111,533 plus relocation support

Premium jobWelcome, and thank you for your interest in learning more about North Yorkshire Council and this exciting role. Apply for this job

North Yorkshire Council

Development & Adoptions Lead WMF2670e

£51,356 - £52,413

This is an exciting opportunity to work within the Thriving Places Directorate within the Highways Consenting Team Apply for this job

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