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FINANCE
'Regressive' council tax a growing burden on poorest
By Ellie Ames | 17 February 2025
The average council tax bill rose by 77% in real terms between 1994 and 2020, analysis has found.
PLANNING
IPPR calls for stronger planning departments
By Emily Twinch | 14 February 2025
Government should beef up planning departments to achieve its 1.5 million new homes target, a thi...
FINANCE
Funding crisis requires radicalism, MPs told
By Martin Ford | 11 February 2025
A more 'radical' approach is required from the Government to turn around the financial crisis fac...
FINANCE
Divert NHS cash to social care
By Martin Ford | 10 December 2024
The Government has been urged to divert NHS funding to ease pressure on local government.
SEND
No more SEND deficit agreements
By Martin Ford | 10 December 2024
The Government will not strike any more safety valve agreements for councils with financial defic...
FINANCE
Call for clarity on funding reforms
By Martin Ford | 09 December 2024
Experts have called for more clarity on the Government’s reform of council funding.
FINANCE
Call for courage over failing council finances
By By Martin Ford | 21 November 2024
‘Drastic action’ from the Government is required to shore-up councils’ finances amid multiple cri...
PLANNING
Empower councils to unlock planning
By Martin Ford | 21 October 2024
More powers and resources for local government could help create a more consensual and effective ...
DEVOLUTION
Devo deal process at 'end of shelf life'
By Martin Ford | 14 October 2024
The Government will need to take a different approach to English devolution in its forthcoming wh...
COMBINED AUTHORITY
Mayors can relieve council pressures, says report
By Emily Twinch | 08 October 2024
Mayoral combined authorities (MCAs) can help with long-standing policy challenges in public servi...
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Chief Quality Officer
£150,892 plus car allowance (£8,153-£10,192)
At Alternative Futures Group, we believe quality is not measured by processes alone. It is measured by the difference we make to people's lives. Apply for this job
Executive Director Adult Social Care and Health (DASS)
£161,239 - £177,363 plus benefits
This is not a maintenance role. It is a transformation leadership opportunity: to bring services and cultures together. Apply for this job
Assistant Director of Legal and Governance (Deputy Monitoring Officer)
£91,639 to £99,427
We are seeking someone with a strong grounding in local government law and governance, or experience gained in a similar environment. Apply for this job
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