WHITEHALL

Rural England Budget blow

By Dan Peters | 20 April 2017

Rural residents are paying an average of £87 more per head in council tax than their urban counte...

BUSINESS

Trio of Welsh authorities sign IT deal to tackle early intervention

By James Evison | 11 April 2017

Three Welsh councils have signed up to Capita IT software to help address issues impacting vulner...

WHITEHALL

Wales boasts of lower council tax than England

By Dan Peters | 23 March 2017

Council tax in Wales remains lower than in England, new figures published today have revealed.

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

White paper reform a 'missed opportunity

By James Evison | 22 March 2017

Newport City Council has labelled the Welsh Government’s white paper on local government reform ‘...

LEGISLATION

Welsh government seeks to abolish Right to Buy

13 March 2017

The Welsh Government has introduced legislation aimed at abolishing Right to Buy to protect the n...

WHITEHALL

'No council tax to fix social care gap'

By Jamie Hailstone | 14 February 2017

The Welsh Government has ruled out using council tax to help plug the devolved nation’s social ca...

FINANCE

CIPFA chief urges accountancy rule changes as councils 'bend the rules'

By Heather Jameson | 14 February 2017

Councils are ‘bending the rules’ on their balance sheets – with the blessing of central governmen...

WHITEHALL

Push to pool more assets could lead to LPP expansion

By Dan Peters | 14 February 2017

The Local Pensions Partnership (LPP) is open to expanding in order to pool more assets beyond the...

WHITEHALL

Northern leaders call for May to reconsider Brexit 'snub'

By Dan Peters | 01 February 2017

Prime minister Theresa May has been urged to visit the north of England for Brexit talks as leade...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Blueprint for Welsh working outlined by minister

By Sam Clayden | 31 January 2017

Proposals unveiled by the Welsh Government this week could see a move towards regional working.

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frederica-diamanta

Service Director Resources & Performance

Up to £123k + relocation

This integrated team will provide expert advice, as well as ensuring a single ‘line of sight’ on resources coming into the authority. Apply for this job

Cornwall Council

Director of Public Health

£112k-£117k

From Starting Well to Living Well and Aging Well, we’re working to deliver a comprehensive public health offer across Somerset. Apply for this job

Somerset Council

Assistant Chief Fire Officer

£121,180 rising to £134,644 plus benefits and provided car

Premium jobReporting directly to the Chief Fire Officer to support and advise the Fire Authority Apply for this job

Nottinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service