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HUMAN RESOURCES

Councils defend gagging orders

By Jamie Hailstone | 04 April 2016

Town halls have defended the use of ‘gagging orders’ after it was claimed more than 17,000 were s...

FINANCE

LGA defends 'difficult decisions' forced by cuts

By Dan Peters | 04 April 2016

The Local Government Association (LGA) has defended councils in England after research found spen...

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

Government could close academy loophole

By Jamie Hailstone | 04 April 2016

Legal experts have warned the Government could resist attempts by councils to create their own ac...

FINANCE

Crunch meeting to settle equal pay dispute

By William Eichler | 01 April 2016

A council that has 2,000 equal pay claims outstanding will meet trade union representatives next ...

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

'Responsibility without power' after academisation

By Sam Clayden | 29 March 2016

Local authorities will be accountable for ensuring there are enough school places after academisa...

WHITEHALL

Directors welcome care wage report

By Dan Peters | 23 March 2016

Adult social care directors have welcomed a report that reveals more than 200,000 care workers ar...

FINANCE

GMB accepts pay offer but stalemate persists

By Dan Peters | 22 March 2016

Stalemate has hit pay negotiations for local government staff despite a vote by one of the trade ...

FINANCE

Objections to 'unethical' investment plans

By Dan Peters | 08 March 2016

Investment of public sector pensions should not turn a ‘blind eye to horrific human rights abuses...

WHITEHALL

Caps on exit payments branded 'unduly punitive'

By Sam Clayden | 01 March 2016

Changes to government policy on public sector exit payments are ‘unduly punitive,’ according to t...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Whitehall challenged over 'unlawful' pensions scheme

By Dan Peters | 01 March 2016

A judicial review could be launched against Whitehall plans to encourage Local Government Pension...

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frederica-diamanta

Head of Early Years and Early Help

£90,126 - £98,319

Merton is an Ofsted rated ‘Outstanding’ authority—yet it is our ambition, our humility, and our drive to keep learning that truly define us. Apply for this job

London Borough of Merton

Strategic Director of Finance Operations

£117,061 - £129,288

Nottingham is a bold, vibrant, and exciting Core City at the heart of the UK, alive with potential and ambition. Apply for this job

Nottingham City Council

Strategic Director of Finance Strategy

£117,061 - £129,288

Nottingham is a bold, vibrant, and exciting Core City at the heart of the UK, alive with potential and ambition. Apply for this job

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