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LICENSING
Taxi licences granted to drivers with criminal convictions, campaigners warn
By William Eichler | 30 January 2018
Taxi and private hire vehicle licences are being granted to drivers with criminal convictions bec...
BUSINESS RATES
Stormont criticised for proposal to cut £20m in rates support
By William Eichler | 30 January 2018
Northern Ireland local authority leaders have criticised an ‘anti-investment’ proposal to cut nea...
WHITEHALL
Ethical standards in local government to be reviewed
By Laura Sharman | 30 January 2018
A review into how local government is supporting ethical standards is to be conducted by the Comm...
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION
Council urged to strengthen engagement
By Mark Conrad | 29 January 2018
Ribble Valley BC must strengthen its engagement with staff and partners if it is to sustain its s...
FINANCE
Burnham settles on £7 precept
By Mark Conrad | 29 January 2018
Greater Manchester’s directly-elected mayor, Andy Burnham, will charge households an average of £...
WHITEHALL
LGA left in the dark
29 January 2018
With parsimonious Philip Hammond keeping his iron-like grip on the public coffers, all council-li...
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
Croydon to act on missing children
By Mark Conrad | 29 January 2018
Police officers will be placed inside Croydon LBC as part of an initiative designed to tackle the...
CHIEF EXECUTIVES
Darlington chief executive to leave after 13 years
By Hiba Mahamadi | 29 January 2018
Darlington Council’s boss of 13 years, Ada Burns, will step down after the authority decided to m...
FINANCE
Sunak clears confusion on 100% rates retention
By Hiba Mahamadi | 29 January 2018
New local government minister Rishi Sunak has affirmed the Government’s commitment to introducing...
FINANCE
Labour accuses Government of 'holding back' sector
By Mark Conrad | 29 January 2018
Labour MPs have urged ministers to provide ‘strategic vision’ for local government.
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MGC - £69,807 - £74,790 per annum
Help shape Merton’s future Apply for this job
Service Director – Children's Social Care
From £106,618 to £113,740 (Grade O)
Shape what comes next for children and families Apply for this job
Strategic Lead - Highway Project Delivery
Salary: £63,405 - £70,609 per annum. Incremental progression subject to performance
We are looking for an exceptional strategic leader to join our senior highways management team. Apply for this job
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