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HOUSING
Autumn Statement: Housing benefits unfrozen
By William Eichler | 22 November 2023
Housing benefits for private renters are set to increase as Jeremy Hunt confirms the uprating of ...
ENERGY
How to unlock £19bn in benefits
By Deven Ghelani | 18 October 2023
As councils grapple with the cost of living crisis, Deven Ghelani explains how they can use data ...
WELFARE
Seven in 10 councils struggling amid cost of living crisis
By Martin Ford | 03 October 2023
Seven in 10 councils are struggling to support people hit by the cost of living crisis, according...
HOUSING
Government expected to fail to meet rough sleeping target
By William Eichler | 25 September 2023
The Government will fail to meet its target to end rough sleeping because of a ‘chronic shortage’...
WELFARE
Modernisation and disruption are required to help those who need it most
By Matthew Adam | 14 September 2023
An outdated welfare system is costing millions and leaving those most in need without the help th...
HOUSING
Can we refocus on public service reform now?
By Andrew Laird | 05 September 2023
Part of the challenge for governments in tackling poverty is to enable everyone to work together ...
WHITEHALL
Fresh calls to raise local housing allowance as councils battle homelessness
By Dan Peters | 23 August 2023
Fresh calls have been made for ministers to increase local housing allowance (LHA) after research...
WELFARE
Rent arrears surge
By Martin Ford | 02 August 2023
Four in five council landlords have reported growing rent arrears over the past year, according t...
FINANCE
Building a post-merger Bucks
By Clive Jones | 11 July 2023
Clive Jones describes how merging five councils into one unitary authority led to a streamlined r...
FINANCE
Councils left in lurch over housing benefit assurance
By Dan Peters | 10 July 2023
Scores of councils have been left in the lurch after failing to find an auditor to carry out thei...
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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
LGR Programme Director
Up to £120k
This is a once in a generation opportunity to shape the future of local government in Worcestershire. Apply for this job
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