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FINANCE
Birmingham faces 10% council tax hike
By Heather Jameson | 10 January 2024
Cash-strapped Birmingham City Council could raise council tax by 10% if the Government gives its ...
WHITEHALL
LGA calls for powers to withhold councillors' address
By Mark Conrad | 10 January 2024
Monitoring officers should be allowed to withhold councillors’ home addresses from public registe...
WHITEHALL
Corridors of Power
10 January 2024
Tory think-tankers Sebastian Fortesque-Smythe and Martha Montacute are enjoying a glass or two of...
POLICY AND POLITICS
A bit of political spin
10 January 2024
Rishi Sunak’s first speech of 2024 set out his stall for the election year with a clear message –...
POLICY AND POLITICS
Levelling up in Rwanda
10 January 2024
With the concept of ‘levelling up’ – or failure to – set to become a General Election totem this ...
PLANNING
Clarkson's no sap
10 January 2024
Diary has followed TV presenter Jeremy Clarkson’s regular crocodile rolls with his local council ...
CHIEF EXECUTIVES
Southampton chief steps down citing health concerns
By Mark Conrad | 09 January 2024
Southampton City Council chief executive, Mike Harris, is to step down amid financial challenges ...
FINANCE
Minister in reserves row
By Martin Ford | 09 January 2024
Local government minister Simon Hoare has said councils ‘can and should consider drawing on their...
WHITEHALL
Gove outlines plans to speed up housing repairs
By Mark Conrad | 09 January 2024
Plans to force social landlords to quickly fix housing problems – including damp and mould – have...
FINANCE
Stoke-on-Trent council warns of 'radical cuts'
By William Eichler | 09 January 2024
Stoke-on-Trent City Council may be forced to declare effective bankruptcy and make ‘radical cuts’...
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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
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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
up to circa £114,000
An ambitious council delivering growth, regeneration and investment at scale. Apply for this job
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