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WHITEHALL
Health security agency may probe council COVID spending
By Dan Peters | 18 July 2022
More than 200 councils have been scolded for failing to account for their spending of Government ...
FINANCE
Inflation crisis hitting North worse than London, think-tank finds
By Chris Mahony | 18 July 2022
Poorly-insulated homes and inadequate public transport mean the inflation crisis is hitting citie...
BUSINESS
Early intervention cuts trigger crisis interventions
By Chris Mahony | 18 July 2022
Councils, young people and families are trapped in a ‘vicious cycle’ due to the halving of invest...
FINANCE
'Significant flaw' in UK Shared Prosperity Fund
By Martin Ford | 18 July 2022
Welsh councils with large populations could lose out on tens of millions of pounds from the UK Sh...
CHIEF EXECUTIVES
Reeves steps down from troubled Liverpool
By Heather Jameson | 18 July 2022
Chief executive of troubled Liverpool City Council has resigned from his post with immediate effect.
CHIEF EXECUTIVES
Devon to appoint interim chief
By Martin Ford | 18 July 2022
The current holder of the position, Phil Norrey, is to step down at the end of August as he retires.
FINANCE
Council beset by 'deep rooted cultural issues'
By Martin Ford | 15 July 2022
A local authority has been threatened with statutory recommendations by its external auditor.
PLANNING
New council tax powers watered down
By Martin Ford | 15 July 2022
The Government is to curb proposed powers for local authorities to hike council tax on second homes.
POLICY AND POLITICS
A load of garbage
15 July 2022
The ongoing drama in Westminster has been distracting Diary.
HIGHWAYS
Crossing the line
15 July 2022
‘Fury as it’s revealed councils spent more than £200,000 on woke pedestrian crossings,’ a recent ...
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- LGA proposes alternative to commissioners
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- EXCLUSIVE: Chiefs push for councils to be viewed equally as Government seeks to rewire the state
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Chief Executive
Competitive Salary
You will lead an organisation with ambition, complexity and reach, while helping shape the future of a place Apply for this job
Director of Family Help & Children’s Social Care
Up to £123,477
To help drive this vision forward, we’re seeking an exceptional Director of Family Help & Children’s Social Care. Apply for this job
Deputy Director Children’s Services (Director of Children’s Social Care)
Competitive Salary
Reporting to the Director of Children’s Services, you will lead services across one of England Apply for this job
- LGA proposes alternative to commissioners
- Council changes approach to providers after contract collapse
- Manchester 'won't rest' until behaviour concerns addressed
- EXCLUSIVE: Chiefs push for councils to be viewed equally as Government seeks to rewire the state
- Local government reorganisation: Financial sustainability amid uncertainty
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