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IMPROVEMENT

EXCLUSIVE: More than one in three have not published corporate or finance peer challenge in last five years

By Dan Peters | 29 August 2024

The new Government this week came under pressure to take a stronger line on councils that put off...

PLANNING

Government team to unlock stalled housing projects

By Martin Ford | 29 August 2024

A team of troubleshooters has been formed by the Government in a bid to unlock thousands of homes...

ASYLUM

Call for council role in asylum housing

By Martin Ford | 29 August 2024

A call has been made for a more prominent role for local government in asylum accommodation.

HOUSING

New Homes Bonus expansion floated

By Dan Peters | 29 August 2024

The New Homes Bonus could be expanded to combined authorities to give them an incentive to help t...

HOUSING

Nutrient neutrality plan won't unblock building, warn housebuilders

By Dan Peters | 29 August 2024

Labour’s proposals to address the issue of nutrient neutrality will fail to unblock the construct...

MAYORS

Tees Valley mayor in 'antagonistic' relationship with councillors

By Paul Marinko | 28 August 2024

An independent review has called for action to address the ‘antagonistic’ relationship between Te...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Council issued SEND improvement notice for 'widespread failings'

By Martin Ford | 28 August 2024

An improvement notice has been issued to Suffolk CC’s services for children with special educatio...

DEVOLUTION

Devo depends on fixing councils' finances, warns think-tank

By Ann McGauran | 28 August 2024

The Government’s positive messages on devolution will not lead to progress unless council finance...

SCOTLAND

Scottish Government asks councils to divert funds to cover pay deal

By Emily Twinch | 27 August 2024

The Scottish Government has asked councils to divert funds from a Nature Restoration Fund to help...

SOCIAL CARE

Care providers call for reform of hospital discharge process

By Lee Peart | 27 August 2024

Care providers have called on the Government to reform the hospital discharge process.

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Head of Early Years and Early Help

£90,126 - £98,319

Merton is an Ofsted rated ‘Outstanding’ authority—yet it is our ambition, our humility, and our drive to keep learning that truly define us. Apply for this job

London Borough of Merton

Strategic Director of Finance Operations

£117,061 - £129,288

Nottingham is a bold, vibrant, and exciting Core City at the heart of the UK, alive with potential and ambition. Apply for this job

Nottingham City Council

Strategic Director of Finance Strategy

£117,061 - £129,288

Nottingham is a bold, vibrant, and exciting Core City at the heart of the UK, alive with potential and ambition. Apply for this job

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frederica-diamanta

Head of Early Years and Early Help

£90,126 - £98,319

Merton is an Ofsted rated ‘Outstanding’ authority—yet it is our ambition, our humility, and our drive to keep learning that truly define us. Apply for this job

London Borough of Merton

Strategic Director of Finance Operations

£117,061 - £129,288

Nottingham is a bold, vibrant, and exciting Core City at the heart of the UK, alive with potential and ambition. Apply for this job

Nottingham City Council

Strategic Director of Finance Strategy

£117,061 - £129,288

Nottingham is a bold, vibrant, and exciting Core City at the heart of the UK, alive with potential and ambition. Apply for this job

Nottingham City Council

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