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REORGANISATION

Academics urge fiscal devolution

By Martin Ford | 17 March 2020

Experts have told MPs that financial powers must form part of the Government’s devolution plans.

DEVOLUTION

Councils are survivors

11 March 2020

Claire Kober says that while the year ahead promises its up and downs, The MJ's columnists are un...

REORGANISATION

Reorganisation fears overshadow devolution talks

By Naomi Larsson | 10 March 2020

Concerns over local government reorganisation are marring devolution talks in the north-west.

FINANCE

Dorset facing £16m overspend following 'challenging year'

By Martin Ford | 02 March 2020

The council’s expected overspend for the financial year has grown due to increased demand for ser...

BUSINESS

EXCLUSIVE: Rutland named strongest performer in adult social care index

By Chris Mahony | 25 February 2020

Rutland CC has been named the strongest performer in adult social care using refined productivity...

DEVOLUTION

Will devo be lost in translation?

By Kathy O’Leary | 19 February 2020

What next for districts and devolution, asks Kathy O'Leary. Are there lessons we can learn from J...

WHITEHALL

EXCLUSIVE: Councils call for say in devo White Paper

By Dan Peters | 18 February 2020

Councils are battling to ‘jointly craft’ the devolution White Paper ahead of its publication late...

FINANCE

Essex challenges evidence base for Basildon unitary bid

By Martin Ford | 12 February 2020

Essex CC’s leader has questioned the benefits of Basildon BC’s pursuit of unitary status.

DEVOLUTION

LGA chair's concerns over Cumbria reorganisation

By Martin Ford | 06 February 2020

Doubts have been expressed over the proposed reorganisation of local government in Cumbria.

DEPARTMENT FOR LEVELLING UP, HOUSING AND COMMUNITIES

Sizing up the efficiency problem

By Abdool Kara | 05 February 2020

If delivering efficiency is a driver for local government there are reasons to believe there may ...

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£51,356- £55,539

Do you thrive in a dynamic and innovative environment? Apply for this job

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