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WELFARE
The cost of living crisis hits the helpers
By Michael Burton | 30 August 2022
A new survey by the District Councils' Network shows the average shortfall from unbudgeted pressu...
FINANCE
EXCLUSIVE: Welfare cuts ahead despite cost of living crisis
By Mark Conrad | 30 August 2022
Councils have warned they may have to reduce welfare spending as part of era-defining cuts to fro...
FINANCE
Pressure grows to raise housing benefits
By Martin Ford | 26 August 2022
Calls have been made to raise Local Housing Allowance (LHA) to prevent a surge in homelessness.
BUSINESS RATES
Get ready for the next crisis
By Michael Burton | 17 August 2022
During the pandemic, local government stepped up to the plate despite initial scepticism from Whi...
WELFARE
Supporting residents through the toughest of times
By Cllr John Izett | 17 August 2022
As the UK inflation rate hits 10.1%, Cllr John Izett sets out how Basingstoke & Deane BC is stepp...
WELFARE
Call to simplify devolved-benefits in Wales
By Laura Sharman | 28 July 2022
A new report has called on the Welsh Government to simplify the benefit system to help more peopl...
WELFARE
Cuts and industrial action warning for Scotland
By Dan Peters | 10 June 2022
Scottish councils have warned of cuts to essential services and the ‘strong likelihood of industr...
WELFARE
Is cost of living aid enough?
By Ann McGauran | 06 June 2022
Ann McGauran reports on how the financial aid package provided by the chancellor will work in pra...
FINANCE
Councils apologise for rebate errors
By Martin Ford | 04 May 2022
Swale BC has apologised for taking money out of the accounts of direct debit holders while Leeds ...
HOUSING
MPs voice 'concerns' over lack of funding for Ukrainian refugees
By William Eichler | 04 May 2022
MPs have joined council leaders in calling on Government to provide councils with funding to supp...
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Corporate Director for Children’s Services (DCS)
£170,987
Beside the sea, beyond expectations! Apply for this job
Chief Executive
£188,576 - £201,902 (pay award pending)
Join us for a rare opportunity to lead one of the UK’s newest and most ambitious councils Apply for this job
Finance Development Accountant
Band I (£55,609 to £59,025)
Sandwell Council’s Finance Division is seeking a proactive Finance Development Accountant on a full-time permanent basis Apply for this job
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