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WHITEHALL
Reforming council tax will help government level up
By Michael Burton | 17 March 2020
Reforming council tax will help the Government deliver its levelling up agenda for the Midlands a...
WHITEHALL
Call for growth deal to cover funding gap
By Dan Peters | 16 March 2020
A £3bn growth deal is needed to avoid a gap in the delivery of capital projects while the UK Shar...
FINANCE
Districts call for 'more robust' audit procurement
By Dan Peters | 12 March 2020
District councils have called for a ‘more robust procurement process’ as an increasing number of ...
FINANCE
Budget 2020: Flood-hit areas to share £200m defence fund
By Martin Ford | 11 March 2020
The money will go to 25 areas based on criteria including repeated flooding.
ECONOMIC GROWTH
Budget 2020: New West Yorkshire mayor announced
By Dan Peters | 11 March 2020
A new directly-elected West Yorkshire mayor has been announced with the Government signing a new ...
POLICY AND POLITICS
Developing local politicians, not elected officers
By Colin Copus | 11 March 2020
Member development must focus on the wider world with which councillors must engage, not just the...
FINANCE
To co-ordinate or not?
By Dan Corry | 11 March 2020
Dan Corry asks if the familiar struggle between Downing Street neighbours tells us something abou...
HUMAN RESOURCES
Row over York chief departure
By Naomi Larsson | 10 March 2020
A row has erupted over the departure of York City Council’s chief executive.
FINANCE
Scottish ministers hit out at UK austerity
By Naomi Larsson | 09 March 2020
Scottish ministers have blamed UK austerity measures for the financial difficulties facing counci...
HOUSING
Social housing spending cut by £28bn
By Martin Ford | 09 March 2020
The chancellor has been urged to commit funds to social housing in this week’s Budget.
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Executive Director Adult Social Care and Health (DASS)
£161,239 - £177,363 plus benefits
This is not a maintenance role. It is a transformation leadership opportunity: to bring services and cultures together. Apply for this job
Assistant Director of Legal and Governance (Deputy Monitoring Officer)
£91,639 to £99,427
We are seeking someone with a strong grounding in local government law and governance, or experience gained in a similar environment. Apply for this job
Head of Major Projects
MG 1/2 -£86,283 - £93,102 per annum
Help shape Merton’s future Apply for this job
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