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ECONOMIC GROWTH
Jenrick urges councils not to delay on coronavirus spending
By Dan Peters | 17 March 2020
Local government secretary Robert Jenrick this week urged council leaders not to put off decision...
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.
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Area Team Leader - Development Management
£51,356 - £53,460
This is an exciting time to join the Kirklees Council Development Management team. Apply for this job
Resource Manager
Grade 12 35 hours, Permanent
Are you passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people with complex Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)? Apply for this job
Programme Director (LGR Transition)
£121k – £134k (fixed term 2 years with option to extend)
Hertfordshire is embarking on one of the most significant transformations in its public services for a generation. Apply for this job
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