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BUSINESS RATES

EXCLUSIVE: DCLG to offer 'no detriment' clause to all pilots

By Dan Peters | 25 October 2017

The Department for Communities and Local Government has decided to offer all business rates reten...

FINANCE

Senior management changes announced at West Lancashire

By Dan Peters | 25 October 2017

West Lancashire BC has modified its senior management team as part of wider plans to save £2.7m b...

FINANCE

Imminent reclassification set to be 'game changer' for councils

By Dan Peters | 25 October 2017

Councils with an investment portfolio below the £10m threshold are pondering their options ahead ...

FINANCE

Calls for Council Tax Support to be in review

By Dan Peters | 25 October 2017

Local Council Tax Support (LCTS) costs should be considered as part of the fair funding review, a...

DCLG

Sajid Javid's housing pledge slapped down by chancellor

By Hiba Mahamadi | 24 October 2017

The chancellor Philip Hammond has refused to back communities secretary Sajid Javid’s pledge to b...

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

Harrow's chief executive to take on national role

By Hiba Mahamadi | 24 October 2017

Harrow LBC’s chief executive Michael Lockwood has been appointed as the first director general of...

UNIONS

Council to axe 420 jobs to close budget gap

By William Eichler | 24 October 2017

Swindon Council may have to axe more than 400 jobs as it comes under pressure to close a £30m bud...

SOCIAL CARE

Scottish councils want to continue working with the EU

By Hiba Mahamadi | 24 October 2017

The Convention of Scottish Local Authorities met with the chief EU negotiator Michel Barnier to d...

WELFARE

Universal Credit: Councils looking at rent arrears worth millions

By Hiba Mahamadi | 24 October 2017

Rent arrears among council tenants claiming Universal Credit across the UK could reach several hu...

FINANCE

Conservative councillors speak out over children's services cuts

By Sam Clayden | 23 October 2017

A children’s charity has claimed early years services are being ‘hollowed out, fragmented and cut...

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frederica-diamanta

Corporate Director – Adults & Health

£176,061 – £196,002

Lead Change. Shape Lives. Be Part of Something New. Apply for this job

Newham London Borough Council

Assistant Director, People

£89,116 - £104,843 per annum

Experience the best of both worlds with our flexible hybrid working arrangements. Apply for this job

Essex County Council

Executive Director (Children’s Services)

up to £137,831

Are you an experienced and inspirational leader of Children’s Services? Apply for this job

Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council