WHITEHALL

How do we bridge the accountability gap?

By Heather Jameson | 09 June 2015

Tempting as it is to argue for a free local government, unchained from the shackles of central co...

DCLG

DCLG has no plans to cut number of LEPs

By Dan Peters | 09 June 2015

Ministers have ‘no plans’ to reduce the number of Local Enterprise Partnerships (LEPs), the Depar...

FINANCE

Calls grow for finance system reform

By Dan Peters | 27 May 2015

The new ministerial line up at Marsham Street should simplify the ‘complicated’ local government ...

WHITEHALL

Deal me in

By Dan Peters | 26 May 2015

Dan Peters talked with senior council chiefs to learn how the previous wave of City Deals fell sh...

WHITEHALL

Auditor: DCLG must take charge of devolution agenda

By Dan Peters | 20 May 2015

The Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) needs to take charge of the devolution...

FINANCE

Social care costs 'a challenge' says PM

By Dan Peters | 20 May 2015

Prime minister David Cameron has conceded the rising cost of social care is a ‘challenge’ in a sp...

HEALTH

Social care 'must be fully funded'

By Dan Peters | 13 May 2015

Council leaders will seek a ‘very early meeting’ with Jeremy Hunt after his reappointment as secr...

FINANCE

Leaving Las Vegas for financial accounts

By Tony Kirkham | 06 May 2015

Just back from Las Vegas – didn’t manage to win any money but did get married in true Vegas style.

EDUCATION

What academy-related duties does a local authority still have?

By Peter Hill | 20 April 2015

Peter Hill summarises just what exactly local authorities are currently responsible for in terms ...

NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE

NAO hits back at critics

14 April 2015

National Audit Office (NAO) executive lead, Sue Higgins, has hit back at claims the organisation ...

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Head of Revenues and Benefits

PO 16-19 (scp 46-49) £56,080 to £59,525 per annum

We are seeking a dynamic and strategic leader for the position of Head of Revenues and Benefits Apply for this job

Ribble Valley Borough Council

Communications Manager

£53,885-£57,195 per annum

Join us at this exciting time as we build on our rapid improvements Apply for this job

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council

Director of Operations (x 2 posts)

up to £114,339

Lancashire is one of the largest and most ambitious authorities in the north Apply for this job

Lancashire County Council