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FINANCE
Challenges remain following funding boost
By Martin Ford | 24 January 2024
A £600m boost to the Local Government Finance Settlement has been welcomed, but has not resolved ...
FINANCE
Clampdown threat to diversity programmes
By Martin Ford | 24 January 2024
The Government is to clamp down on diversity programmes as part of a drive to ‘reduce wasteful ex...
FINANCE
Housing pressures threaten 'end of local government'
By Martin Ford | 24 January 2024
A call has been made for Government action on temporary housing costs that threaten to swallow up...
FINANCE
Finance settlement set for £500m boost
By Martin Ford | 24 January 2024
The Local Government Finance Settlement is to expected to be boosted by £500m, following pressure...
HOUSING
Ministers to consider royal commission plea
By Mark Conrad | 24 January 2024
Ministers will consider the housing ombudsman’s call this week for an independent royal commissio...
HOUSING
Warnings over exemption from standards for asylum housing
By Mark Conrad | 24 January 2024
Exempting asylum accommodation from “Awaab’s Law” risks more deaths due to poor housing condition...
WHITEHALL
The Hunt for cash
By Heather Jameson | 23 January 2024
The Treasury has asked an internal team of experts to hunt down potential extra cash for local go...
CULTURE
Save the panto for Xmas
23 January 2024
January is famously the tail-end of pantomime season, where crowds are boosted by discounted tick...
COUNCILLORS
Meeting endless
23 January 2024
Plymouth City Council wants to speed up public meetings after complaints that recent gatherings w...
WHITEHALL
Corridors of power
23 January 2024
Conservative Party researchers Seb and Angie are discussing the next Budget over a pint.
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Director of Adult Social Care (DASS)
£114,000
An ambitious, innovative council where Adult Social Care is central to shaping the future of the borough. Apply for this job
Director of Education & Skills
£114,000
An ambitious, high-performing council where education, inclusion and skills are central to shaping the future of the borough. Apply for this job
Director of Prosperity and Investment
£114,000
An ambitious council delivering growth, regeneration and investment at scale. Apply for this job
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