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ECONOMIC GROWTH
Sandwell leader gives Christmas deadline for combined authority
By Dan Peters | 28 October 2014
The leader of Sandwell MBC has warned he may look at joining forces with other councils if plans ...
WHITEHALL
LGA set to argue case for devolution with Whitehall
By Dan Peters | 28 October 2014
Local Government Association (LGA) chair David Sparks will take the case to Whitehall for devolut...
FINANCE
NCAS 14: Adult care deficit 'will hurt counties
By Jamie Hailstone | 28 October 2014
County council leaders have warned that a predicted £4.3bn black hole in adult social care fundin...
WHITEHALL
Hillingdon in dramatic BCF snub
By Dan Peters | 28 October 2014
A rebel council has refused to submit a Better Care Fund (BCF) plan amid widespread dissatisfacti...
FINANCE
Exclusive: Stark warning issued over 'broken' finances
By Heather Jameson | 28 October 2014
Local government is facing the ‘last throw of the dice’ for reforming its finance system, accordi...
BUSINESS
Squeeze on audit timetable risks strain on councils and auditors
By Dan Peters | 28 October 2014
Concerned councils fear their finance functions will be put under further strain by plans to sque...
HEALTH
Call for national mental health prevention strategy
By Dan Peters | 28 October 2014
The next government should introduce a national strategy to ensure councils work to prevent menta...
HEALTH
NCAS 2014: Councils issue social care funding warning
By Jamie Hailstone | 28 October 2014
Councils will face a £4.3bn funding black hole by the end of the decade, according to town hall c...
FINANCE
The last throw of the dice
By Heather Jameson | 27 October 2014
As the Independent Commission on Local Government Finance publishes its interim report, chair of ...
FINANCE
Are we up to the challenge?
By Cllr David Sparks | 27 October 2014
Councils are delivering on children and young people’s services, but an increased emphasis on loc...
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Nottingham is a bold, vibrant, and exciting Core City at the heart of the UK, alive with potential and ambition. Apply for this job
Head of Early Years and Early Help
£90,126 - £98,319
Merton is an Ofsted rated ‘Outstanding’ authority—yet it is our ambition, our humility, and our drive to keep learning that truly define us. Apply for this job
Strategic Director of Finance Operations
£117,061 - £129,288
Nottingham is a bold, vibrant, and exciting Core City at the heart of the UK, alive with potential and ambition. Apply for this job
Strategic Director of Finance Strategy
£117,061 - £129,288
Nottingham is a bold, vibrant, and exciting Core City at the heart of the UK, alive with potential and ambition. Apply for this job
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