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FUNDING
The Government is getting it
By Zoe Billingham | 24 June 2025
All in all, the Government is getting it, says Zoë Billingham. ‘Improving living standards in eve...
FINANCE
Section 151 officers must be able to forecast with greater confidence
By Tracy Bingham | 19 June 2025
The sector knew not to expect full detail in the Spending Review but the absence of any further i...
HOUSING
Government to create national housing bank
By Joe Lepper | 17 June 2025
A national housing bank will be created by the Government to help finance the building of 500,000...
PREVENTION
Spending Review: Little room for a more preventative approach to health
By Andria Mastroianni | 17 June 2025
Andria Mastroianni says relying on council tax to fill funding gaps risks exacerbating, rather th...
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 ...
INVESTMENT
We need to concentrate on delivery
By Cllr James Lewis | 16 June 2025
'There is a risk we spend too much time talking about shiny buildings in city centres and neglect...
FINANCE
Spending Review 2025: Key takeaways for the sector
By Megan Tam | 13 June 2025
While local authorities have performed better in this Spending Review than expected, proposals to...
COUNCIL TAX
Council tax to shoulder funding boosts
By Martin Ford | 12 June 2025
Increases to funding for local government and the police in the Spending Review will rely heavily...
SPENDING REVIEW
Spending Review: A time for imagination and integration
By Katie Johnston | 12 June 2025
Reflecting on the Spending Review, Katie Johnson says a change of mindset is needed towards a mor...
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Children's Social Workers - Family Help Service
Up to £52,767 per annum (subject to experience) p
Are you a passionate and experienced Social Worker ready to change lives and shape futures? Apply for this job
Director of Business Solutions
£133,234
This is a unique opportunity to play a central role in shaping the region’s economic future and driving long-term prosperity. Apply for this job
Head of Investment and Development
Up to £92,483
Walsall is a borough with big ambitions. Apply for this job
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