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FINANCE

Autumn Statement: More mayors announced

By Martin Ford | 17 November 2022

Four new mayoral authorities are in the pipeline with ‘advanced discussions’ under way, the chanc...

FINANCE

Autumn Statement: Hunt confirms council tax rises of 5%

By Mark Conrad | 17 November 2022

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has announced a likely 5% hike in council tax, as well as swingeing public...

FINANCE

Autumn statement: Investment zones 'refocus'

By Paul Marinko | 17 November 2022

Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt has binned ‘existing expressions of interest’ from counci...

FINANCE

Autumn Statement: Hunt shores up public finances

17 November 2022

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has unveiled an Autumn Statement aimed at stabilising the economy in the a...

WELFARE

Autumn Statement: £1bn extension to Household Support Fund

By Laura Sharman | 17 November 2022

Local authorities will receive £1bn of funding to ensure vulnerable households are supported thro...

FINANCE

Autumn Statement: Northern Powerhouse Rail to be 'core' only

By Martin Ford | 17 November 2022

The chancellor Jeremy Hunt has confirmed hopes for Northern Powerhouse Rail (NPR) to be completed...

HOUSING

Autumn Statement: Social housing rent rise capped at 7%

By Laura Sharman | 17 November 2022

Social landlords could see losses of £4.9bn in rental income over the next five years after the c...

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

Isle of Wight selects next chief executive

By Martin Ford | 17 November 2022

Councillors at Isle of Wight Council have voted to appoint Wendy Perera as their new chief execut...

WHITEHALL

Council's 'bankruptcy' warning over Chagossian influx

By Dan Peters | 16 November 2022

A council has warned it could be forced to effectively declare bankruptcy if it has to fund housi...

FINANCE

Districts escalate service sharing

By Martin Ford | 16 November 2022

Two councils will share leadership teams and almost all their services under an agreement expecte...

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

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