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FINANCE

Sector set to clash over rates reform

By Dan Peters | 23 March 2022

A sector clash is threatening to erupt over business rates retention, with views split on the fut...

BUSINESS

Ministers accused of 'blind political prejudice' over Sandwell intervention

By Chris Mahony | 22 March 2022

Former Labour minister John Spellar has dismissed as ‘blind political prejudice’ ministers’ decis...

FINANCE

Ministers urged to reverse public health cuts

By Chris Mahony | 22 March 2022

The Local Government Association (LGA) has urged ministers to reverse public health cuts amid war...

PEOPLE

LGA's first chairman to retire

By Michael Burton | 21 March 2022

Lord Jeremy Beecham has annouced he will retire after 55 years in local and national politics.

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

LGA to water down out-of-area protocol

By Dan Peters | 17 March 2022

The Local Government Association (LGA) will water down its proposals for a sector-wide agreement ...

WELSH LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

Concerns over refugee data

By Martin Ford | 16 March 2022

Concerns have been raised over the sharing of data on refugees arriving from war-torn Ukraine.

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Family matters

By Ann McGauran | 15 March 2022

With the findings of the independent review of children’s social care expected soon, Ann McGauran...

ADULT SOCIAL CARE

Councils speak up on adult social care reforms

By Cllr David Fothergill | 15 March 2022

If the Government’s adult social care charging reforms are underfunded ‘they run the risk of fall...

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

Councils 'cut out' of Ukraine sponsorship

By Martin Ford | 14 March 2022

The Government has been urged to work more closely with councils following the publication of its...

WHITEHALL

Gove urges pension funds to add to Russian pressure

By Dan Peters | 14 March 2022

Levelling up secretary Michael Gove has urged local government pension scheme (LGPS) committee ch...

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frederica-diamanta

Chief Executive

up to £165,000

Premium jobEbbsfleet is one of the UK’s most ambitious regeneration projects, a 21st-century Garden City Apply for this job

Ebbsfleet Development Corporation

Assistant Director Strategy & Community Regeneration

£100,592 - £106,591 per annum

Premium jobNewcastle is a city fast gaining a reputation for its innovation and progress. Apply for this job

Newcastle City Council

Service Manager – Commercial Development

Up to £57,800 plus relocation package up to £8,000

We have two exciting opportunities to join our forward-thinking team. Apply for this job

Ashfield District Council