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FINANCE
Labour looks to overhaul 'not fit for purpose' council tax
By Mark Conrad | 12 February 2018
Labour is considering a range of options to fund local authorities as part of an overhaul of a co...
COUNCIL TAX
Westminster proposes 'voluntary' council tax scheme
By William Eichler | 12 February 2018
Westminster City Council has proposed to freeze council tax and instead invite those in the most ...
WHITEHALL
Sunak steps up pressure on peer challenge
By Dan Peters | 09 February 2018
New local government minister Rishi Sunak has said Whitehall is 'very keen' that every council ho...
WHITEHALL
Devolution framework 'almost done'
By Dan Peters | 09 February 2018
The Government's new devolution framework is 'almost done,' communities secretary Sajid Javid has...
SOCIAL CARE
Not enough integration between housing for older people and social care, MPs warn
By Hiba Mahamadi | 09 February 2018
Local authorities need to recognise the importance of quality housing for older people and the ‘m...
REORGANISATION
Super councils get the go-ahead
By Heather Jameson | 09 February 2018
Communities secretary Sajid Javid has given the go-ahead to create two new ‘super districts’ with...
WHITEHALL
Porter: Play nicely or Government will impose reorganisation
By Dan Peters | 08 February 2018
The chairman of the Local Government Association, Lord Porter, has warned the sector to 'stop fig...
WHITEHALL
Javid says he needs 'stronger case' on HRA
By Dan Peters | 08 February 2018
Local government secretary Sajid Javid has urged the sector to use headroom in the Housing Revenu...
ADULT SOCIAL CARE
Councils 'close to collapse' despite extra cash offer
By Mark Conrad | 08 February 2018
Councils remain ‘perilously close’ to financial collapse despite an additional £166m to support s...
ECONOMIC GROWTH
Haringey wins litigation over controversial housing plans
By Hiba Mahamadi | 08 February 2018
The High Court has ruled in favour of Haringey LBC over the controversial Haringey Development Ve...
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Service Director – Children's Social Care
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Shape what comes next for children and families Apply for this job
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