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FINANCE

Steepest council tax rise in 15 years

By Dan Peters | 14 March 2019

The steepest climb in council tax in 15 years in Wales will take place in 2019/20, the Chartered ...

FINANCE

Welsh councils in £1.2m Brexit boost

By Dan Peters | 13 March 2019

An extra £1.2m has been allocated to help Welsh councils prepare for Brexit, housing and local go...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Powys: Restructure will help improve performance

By Dan Peters | 14 January 2019

Powys CC has pledged that a children’s services restructure that will be in place by April will p...

FINANCE

Welsh Government gives £24m boost to councils

By Dan Peters | 20 December 2018

Welsh councils will be handed an extra £23.6m in 2019/20 on the condition that they commit to reg...

WALES

Allegations 'fuelled despair' of Welsh minister prior to death

By Martin Ford | 27 November 2018

A Welsh Government minister found dead at his home had been suffering from depression, an inquest...

WHITEHALL

Welsh council leaders welcome cash injection

By Dan Peters | 21 November 2018

The Welsh Government has raised the funding floor from -1% to -0.5% to allow council leaders to a...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Auditor: Powys failing to improve

By Naomi Larsson | 12 November 2018

Embattled Powys CC is still failing to improve performance standards, an annual audit report has ...

WHITEHALL

Budget 2018: Lifting of cap could lead to £15bn extra debt

By Chris Ames | 30 October 2018

The abolition of the Housing Revenue Account (HRA) borrowing cap in this week’s Budget could enab...

FINANCE

Minister embroiled in 'Oliver Twist' row

By Dan Peters | 24 October 2018

Welsh local authorities have called on the First Minister to consider sacking his colleague in ch...

WHITEHALL

LGPS expenditure rises

By Dan Peters | 19 October 2018

The total expenditure of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) in England and Wales was £12....

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frederica-diamanta

Strategic Director – Place-Based Services

£Competitive

Stevenage is a town with bold ambitions. Apply for this job

Stevenage Borough Council

Early Years Advisor

£54,125-£61,271

The successful candidate will provide expert guidance on curriculum planning, assessment, safeguarding, and inclusive practice. Apply for this job

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council

Executive Director of Adult Care Services

£158,000

This is an exciting time to be joining Hertfordshire County Council. Apply for this job

Hertfordshire County Council