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FINANCE

A questionable result

15 March 2016

Politicians are renowned for dodging a question from time to time.

HEALTH

Future of devolution difficult to predict

By Andrew Walker | 15 March 2016

Andrew Walker, policy researcher for the Local Government Information Unit think-tank, looks at t...

HEALTH

Push our commission to the top of the agenda

By Janet Morrison | 14 March 2016

Council chief executives are the last people who need warning about the unfolding crisis in healt...

WHITEHALL

Academy trusts manifesting 'same weaknesses' as worst performing councils

By Dan Peters | 11 March 2016

Chief inspector of schools, Sir Michael Wilshaw, has warned many multi-academy trusts (MATs) have...

WHITEHALL

Government 'gerrymandering' combined authority boundaries

By Heather Jameson | 10 March 2016

The Government is ‘gerrymandering’ the boundaries of combined authorities in a bid to ensure the ...

WHITEHALL

Deficit fears force Manchester to review HRA deal

By Jamie Hailstone | 08 March 2016

Manchester City Council is to review its housing revenue account (HRA) after it was revealed Whit...

FINANCE

Minister challenges rivals on tax reforms

By Jamie Hailstone | 08 March 2016

The Scottish local government minister has thrown down the gauntlet to his political rivals, call...

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

Majority support cross-party action to fix growing care crisis

By Jamie Hailstone | 08 March 2016

A survey by the charity Independent Age has revealed overwhelming public support for cross-party ...

PENSIONS

Corridors of Power

08 March 2016

Conservative Party policy officer Leo Lonsdale is enjoying a pint of Old Peculiar with Tory const...

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

Sector called to deal with extremism

By Sam Clayden | 08 March 2016

Local government must not shy away, ‘nanny’ or ‘pander’ when tackling radicalisation and child ab...

frederica-diamanta

Director of People

£108,697 - £117,998

As a leader at Lancashire County Council, you’ll join an authority with real scale, courageous ambition and deep pride in place. Apply for this job

Lancashire County Council

Director of Strategy and Transformation

£108,697 - £117,998

As a leader at Lancashire County Council, you’ll join an authority with real scale, courageous ambition and deep pride in place. Apply for this job

Lancashire County Council

Highway Design and Construction Manager

Grade N, scp50 £62,443 to scp53 £65,663 per annum, plus essential car user allowance

We embrace AI to enhance our operations and to innovate our services. Apply for this job

Bolton Council

frederica-diamanta

Director of People

£108,697 - £117,998

As a leader at Lancashire County Council, you’ll join an authority with real scale, courageous ambition and deep pride in place. Apply for this job

Lancashire County Council

Director of Strategy and Transformation

£108,697 - £117,998

As a leader at Lancashire County Council, you’ll join an authority with real scale, courageous ambition and deep pride in place. Apply for this job

Lancashire County Council

Highway Design and Construction Manager

Grade N, scp50 £62,443 to scp53 £65,663 per annum, plus essential car user allowance

We embrace AI to enhance our operations and to innovate our services. Apply for this job

Bolton Council