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FINANCE

Council tax hikes won't be enough, Hunt warned

By Martin Ford | 16 November 2022

Council tax rises alone will not be enough to bridge the gaping budget shortfalls faced by local ...

ADULT SOCIAL CARE

Directors warn needs of older and disabled people will not be met this winter

By Laura Sharman | 15 November 2022

The majority of councils do not have the funding or staff to meet the care needs of older and dis...

LEVELLING UP, HOUSING AND COMMUNITIES COMMITTEE

'Left behind' areas risk losing out on levelling up funding

By Martin Ford | 15 November 2022

The Levelling Up Fund and other pots based on a bidding process risk allocating money according t...

POVERTY

More than half of councils planning warm spaces

By Mark Conrad | 15 November 2022

More than half of councils are planning warm spaces where people can shelter from the cold this w...

LEGAL

Asylum hotel injunctions rejected

By Martin Ford | 14 November 2022

The High Court has rejected two applications for injunctions to block the use of hotels as accomm...

CLIMATE CHANGE

'Slow progress' threatens climate targets, says report

By Laura Sharman | 14 November 2022

‘Slow progress’ by the Government threatens attempts to hit national and local net zero and natur...

FINANCE

Counties in bankruptcy warning

By Martin Ford | 14 November 2022

Hampshire and Kent CC leaders have said they will be forced to issue Section 114 notices within t...

FINANCE

District to examine case for borrowing

By Mark Conrad | 14 November 2022

Breckland DC will supply enhanced financial reports to its executive and membership to assess whe...

FINANCE

Two councils face eight-figure overspends

By Martin Ford | 11 November 2022

Rotherham MBC and Derby City Council are expecting to make 'significant' use of reserves to balan...

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

Fife chief announces retirement

By Martin Ford | 11 November 2022

Fife Council has begun the search for a new chief executive following the announcement that Steve...

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