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HUMOUR

White Van Man on . . . driverless cars

21 February 2017

I’m telling you these driverless cars won’t catch on.

WHITEHALL

Sector warned to 'plan for survival'

By Sam Clayden | 21 February 2017

Local authorities have been urged to stop being overly-optimistic and ‘plan for the worst’.

HEALTH

HEALTH MJ: Patients ready for discharge 'could be three times higher than NHS figures suggest'

21 February 2017

The number of patients unable to be discharged from hospital although medically well could be sig...

WHITEHALL

Whitehall remains tight-lipped about 2018/19 rates pilots

By Dan Peters | 21 February 2017

Whitehall has refused to disclose details of discussions it has had with potential rate retention...

FINANCE

'Unfair' grant allocation fails to meet 'need' factor

By Dan Peters | 21 February 2017

The Government’s explanation for how it allocated £300m of transitional grant is ‘wafer thin,’ cr...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Whitehall review of kids' services paused

By Sam Clayden | 21 February 2017

A Whitehall review looking at the role of local authorities in relation to children has been shel...

WHITEHALL

EXCLUSIVE: Whitehall-backed leadership drive latest austerity casualty

By Dan Peters | 21 February 2017

A ‘powerful’ new leadership offer for local government backed by No 10 is the latest casualty of ...

WHITEHALL

Capital's sub-regions fight for cash streams

By Dan Peters | 21 February 2017

London sub-regions are struggling to get central government to take them seriously as they battle...

NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE

CIPFA to review code and capital framework

By Dan Peters | 21 February 2017

The Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) has agreed to review its pruden...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Specialist needs migrant children 'can leave councils with £90k gap'

By Mark Conrad | 21 February 2017

Councils can face a funding gap of up to £90,000 for unaccompanied child migrants with specialist...

frederica-diamanta

Director of People

£108,697 - £117,998

As a leader at Lancashire County Council, you’ll join an authority with real scale, courageous ambition and deep pride in place. Apply for this job

Lancashire County Council

Director of Strategy and Transformation

£108,697 - £117,998

As a leader at Lancashire County Council, you’ll join an authority with real scale, courageous ambition and deep pride in place. Apply for this job

Lancashire County Council

Highway Design and Construction Manager

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frederica-diamanta

Director of People

£108,697 - £117,998

As a leader at Lancashire County Council, you’ll join an authority with real scale, courageous ambition and deep pride in place. Apply for this job

Lancashire County Council

Director of Strategy and Transformation

£108,697 - £117,998

As a leader at Lancashire County Council, you’ll join an authority with real scale, courageous ambition and deep pride in place. Apply for this job

Lancashire County Council

Highway Design and Construction Manager

Grade N, scp50 £62,443 to scp53 £65,663 per annum, plus essential car user allowance

We embrace AI to enhance our operations and to innovate our services. Apply for this job

Bolton Council