National Insurance compensation allocations 'sensible'
FINANCE

National Insurance compensation allocations 'sensible'

By Dan Peters | 04 February 2025

The Government’s approach to distributing compensation to councils for higher National Insurance Contribution bills has been described as ‘sensible’ by a think-tank.

FINANCE

Local government: a case of Budget blues or burdens?

By Paul Marinko | 18 December 2024

With Labour now over the hurdle of its first Budget, local government has plenty to contemplate a...

PROCUREMENT

Councils urged to use new law to drive social prosperity

By Ellie Ames | 14 October 2024

Local authorities should make use of new procurement laws to promote community prosperity, a thin...

POLICY

Social prosperity ahead

By Callin McLinden | 14 October 2024

Councils must be supported through a nationwide capacity-building and guidance outreach programme...

SOCIAL CARE

Outsourcing social care provision has 'failed to deliver' expected benefits

By Emily Twinch | 08 October 2024

English councils have increasingly outsourced social care provision but private firms have fallen...

PFI

PFI troubles ahead

By Caroline Mostowfi | 16 July 2024

Caroline Mostowfi outlines the challenges of Private Finance Initiative expiry and why it is time...

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frederica-diamanta

Director of Family Help and Safeguarding

£105,836 - £121,235

Brighter Futures for Children is looking for a visionary leader to drive transformation and improvement in children's services at a pivotal time. Apply for this job

Reading Borough Council

Head of Highways Operations

Salary: £78,168 per annum

Premium jobSomerset offers a unique blend of natural beauty, rich history and vibrant community life. Apply for this job

Somerset Council

Head of Operational Services

£73,051 to £75,342

Are you ready to shape the future of a thriving district? Apply for this job

South Derbyshire District Council