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FINANCE

Speaking with one voice

By Cllr Gary Porter | 14 September 2016

Local government must have a united voice when tackling the many challenges ahead, says Lord Gary...

WHITEHALL

Whitehall publishes Neighbourhood Planning Bill details

By Jamie Hailstone | 08 September 2016

The Government has published details of its new Neighbourhood Planning Bill, which it claims will...

FINANCE

LGA joins opposition to 'golden hellos'

By Jamie Hailstone | 08 September 2016

Council leaders have joined officers in calling for a ban on independent agencies offering foster...

WHITEHALL

'Poisonous' borough could face government intervention

By Sam Clayden | 07 September 2016

A minister has not ruled out future Government intervention in Oadby & Wigston BC after an MP lau...

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

JRF calls for more council powers to tackle poverty

By Jamie Hailstone | 06 September 2016

The Joseph Rowntree Foundation has called on the Government to devolve more powers to town halls ...

WHITEHALL

Councils 'confident' they can fulfil refugee pledge

By William Eichler | 05 September 2016

Local authorities are ‘confident’ they will be able to fulfil the Government’s pledge to resettle...

HEALTH

Leaders raise fears over new health plans

By Jamie Hailstone | 31 August 2016

Council leaders have warned the Government’s new work and health programme will end in failure un...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Refugee response 'working smoothly'

By Sam Clayden | 31 August 2016

Councils have pointed to official figures on refugees as evidence the Home Affairs Committee was ...

WHITEHALL

Think-tank highlights homes targets failure

By Sam Clayden | 31 August 2016

Developers are failing to build enough homes despite councils granting permission at a rate suffi...

FINANCE

Getting to the business end

By Dan Peters | 31 August 2016

Time is fast approaching on the issue of business rates retention, and local government has a lot...

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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