Government handling of NICs increase 'unacceptable'
FINANCE

Government handling of NICs increase 'unacceptable'

By Martin Ford | 17 June 2025

Ministers made a ‘major misstep’ in failing to assess the impact of the National Insurance Contribution (NIC) increase on councils, MPs have said.

FINANCE

Council tax hikes will do the heavy lifting

By Kate Ogden | 17 June 2025

Surprisingly, local government wasn’t at the end of the queue for the chancellor’s cash – or at t...

FINANCE

SEND before spend

By Rob Powell | 17 June 2025

The impact of any failure to fully address SEND deficits will dwarf the benefits of the positive ...

SEND

Spending Review: Silence on SEND reform

By Martin Ford | 11 June 2025

Councils will have to wait until the autumn for details of reforms to services for children with ...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Councillors press minister on SEND costs

By Martin Ford | 06 June 2025

A minister was pressed on financial challenges posed by children’s services when she appeared bef...

SEND

Reform of SEND cannot come quickly enough

By Simon Edwards | 05 June 2025

With deficits increasing and liabilities for SEND accruing interest on the existing debt, this is...

SEND

A story of smarter SEND funding

By Natalie Kenneison | 05 June 2025

Natalie Kenneison says that despite soaring SEND deficits, a quieter story of progress is unfoldi...

SEND

SEND costs pushing capital's councils to bankruptcy

By Paul Marinko | 05 June 2025

London Councils has claimed almost half of the capital’s local authorities are at risk of bankrup...

FINANCE

Only a full solution will suffice on SEND

By Rob Powell | 03 June 2025

Rob Powell is hoping for a full resolution of the 'intractable problem' of negative reserves to c...

FINANCE

Call for SEND deficit assurance

By Martin Ford | 30 April 2025

The freshly-appointed president of the Society of County Treasurers has called on the Government ...

FINANCE

Funding review must not only be evidence-led, but needs-led

By By Simon Edwards | 10 April 2025

County areas face a double whammy if the Government uses funding reform to focus resources dispro...

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frederica-diamanta

Assistant Director, Property and Facilities Services

£99,174

We are looking to appoint an outstanding Assistant Director of Property and Facilities Services. Apply for this job

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council

Head of Inclusion (Education)

£81,367 to £91,933

Bristol is a unique and modern city, with a rich history and tapestry of vibrant and diverse communities that make it a great place to live. Apply for this job

Bristol City Council

Head of Safeguarding (Children & Families)

£81,803

This is a pivotal leadership role with a clear mission: to support, develop and drive forward our Family Safeguarding Apply for this job

Hertfordshire County Council