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FINANCE

Mini-Budget: Universal Credit sanctions tightened

By Martin Ford | 23 September 2022

Tens of thousands of people on Universal Credit face sanctions and reductions if they do not show...

WHITEHALL

Council capacity to respond to cost of living 'highly limited'

By Dan Peters | 21 September 2022

Local government officers feel their hands are tied in how much support they can realistically pr...

WELFARE

Cost of living crisis could have 'catastrophic' impact on homelessness

By William Eichler | 21 September 2022

The cost of living crisis could have a ‘catastrophic’ impact on homelessness and should be treate...

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...

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Group Manager – Housing and Homelessness Services

£59,985 - £61,085 per annum

The Group Manager will have strategic management responsibility for all services delivered within the Housing Service. Apply for this job

Bridgend County Borough Council

Lead Compliance Surveyor WMF2227e

£56,883 - £59,198

Cumbria is a great place to live and work with excellent schools, transport links and outdoor pursuits. Apply for this job

Westmorland and Furness Council

Workstream Project Lead - Team Barrow - WMF223

£56,883 - £59,198

‘Team Barrow’ is a dynamic partnership between Westmorland & Furness Council, central Government and BAE Systems. Apply for this job

Westmorland and Furness Council

frederica-diamanta

Group Manager – Housing and Homelessness Services

£59,985 - £61,085 per annum

The Group Manager will have strategic management responsibility for all services delivered within the Housing Service. Apply for this job

Bridgend County Borough Council

Lead Compliance Surveyor WMF2227e

£56,883 - £59,198

Cumbria is a great place to live and work with excellent schools, transport links and outdoor pursuits. Apply for this job

Westmorland and Furness Council

Workstream Project Lead - Team Barrow - WMF223

£56,883 - £59,198

‘Team Barrow’ is a dynamic partnership between Westmorland & Furness Council, central Government and BAE Systems. Apply for this job

Westmorland and Furness Council