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FINANCE
COSLA hits back at criticism over council borrowing levels
By Dan Peters | 10 March 2015
The main body representing Scottish councils has defended local authorities’ record levels of deb...
DEVOLUTION
Constitution could enshrine fiscal devolution
By Dan Peters | 09 March 2015
Fiscal devolution to local government in England could be enshrined under a proposed UK written c...
WHITEHALL
Whitehall's 'disappointing' lack of trust for regional devolution
By MJ reporter | 03 March 2015
Chair of the communities and local government Committee, Clive Betts, has branded ‘disappointin...
ENVIRONMENT
Welsh Assembly given incentive to devolve income tax
By Jonathan Werran | 27 February 2015
Prime minister David Cameron has hailed today’s St David’s Day agreement as ‘one of the biggest t...
DEVOLUTION
Welsh want new UK council
24 February 2015
Plaid Cymru has called for a new Council of Ministers for the UK to work on non-devolved issues.
WALES
'Plan B' required for merger proposals
10 February 2015
A former Swansea City Council leader has called for a ‘Plan B’ for the Welsh Government’s current...
LEGISLATION
'Value for money' needed in Welsh management, minister claims
03 February 2015
The Welsh public services minister has pledged to cut the cost of management in local government.
DEVOLUTION
Welsh councils 'saddened' as voluntary merger plans squashed
By Jonathan Werran | 30 January 2015
Welsh council leaders have voiced their disappointment at the rejection by ministers of their pla...
LEGISLATION
Minister warns of 'negative' behaviour in the run up to Welsh mergers
By Jamie Hailstone | 27 January 2015
Welsh public services minister Leighton Andrews has warned against ‘negative behaviour’ that migh...
WHITEHALL
Elected mayors ideal to top combined authorities
By Colin Copus | 15 January 2015
Professor of local politics at De Montfort University, Colin Copus, admits that directly-elected ...
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- Election watchdog 'not consulted' before shadow poll cancellation
- Worcestershire reorganisation row erupts
- Medway talks with ministry over finances
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- Downgrading councils who use illegal children's homes holds sector to 'unattainable standard'
Engineering Team Manager (Highways Assets)
Special A, SCP 42-45, £55,224 - £58,605 pa
You will be responsible for the Councils asset management system, and ensuring all data is valid and current. Apply for this job
Communities Locality Lead
£53,051 - £57,372 per annum
We’re looking for an inspiring, community‑focused leader to join our Localities Service as the Communities team Locality Lead for Selby & Ainsty. Apply for this job
Director of Place
£125k plus Distant Islands Allowance
This is a key strategic role in supporting the economic success of our islands Apply for this job
- Election watchdog 'not consulted' before shadow poll cancellation
- Worcestershire reorganisation row erupts
- Medway talks with ministry over finances
- Labour Conference: McMahon will 'come back stronger' on LGR
- Downgrading councils who use illegal children's homes holds sector to 'unattainable standard'
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