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FINANCE

Reading's unbalanced budget evades s114 notice

By Dan Peters | 01 February 2017

Reading Council is unlikely to be hit by a s114 notice despite fears it could fail to keep within...

FINANCE

Boroughs' crackdown on capital's criminals

By Dan Peters | 01 February 2017

Five London boroughs have launched a major crackdown on criminals defrauding London’s councils ou...

FINANCE

Schemes pressure poorer families

By Dan Peters | 01 February 2017

Each new wave of council tax support schemes (CTS) has put a greater burden on low income familie...

BUSINESS

LEPs 'must be more transparent'

By Dan Peters | 01 February 2017

Renewed calls have been made for local enterprise partnerships (LEPs) to be more transparent in t...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Brexit 'must work for councils'

By Mark Conrad | 01 February 2017

Prime minister Theresa May’s Brexit negotiations must secure beneficial access to the European Un...

WHITEHALL

Top cities get cash to ease disabled back into work

By Mark Conrad | 01 February 2017

Greater Manchester and London will receive new powers to help disabled people get into work, the ...

FINANCE

Council vote puts reorganisation bid in doubt

By James Evison | 31 January 2017

Plans for the creation of two unitary authorities in Dorset have been dealt a blow after three co...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Blueprint for Welsh working outlined by minister

By Sam Clayden | 31 January 2017

Proposals unveiled by the Welsh Government this week could see a move towards regional working.

FINANCE

Scottish council funding row escalates

By James Evison | 31 January 2017

The Convention Of Scottish Local Authorities (COSLA) has escalated its argument with the Scottish...

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

MPs repeat criticism of council asylum response

By William Eichler | 31 January 2017

MPs have called for more councils to take in asylum seekers five months after local authorities d...

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

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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