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SOCIAL CARE

Social care plan 'contains far too little detail,' councils warn

By Laura Sharman | 27 September 2021

Implementing the Government's cap on care costs will be an 'enormous undertaking' for councils, t...

BUSINESS

Jamieson urges councils to sign up to national audit procurement

By Dan Peters | 24 September 2021

The Local Government Association’s (LGA) chairman has urged councils to sign up for the national ...

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

Peers find 'strong and effective leadership' at council

By Dan Peters | 24 September 2021

Telford & Wrekin Council has ‘strong and effective’ political and managerial leadership, Local Go...

WHITEHALL

Pressure grows on government over funds announcement

By Dan Peters | 24 September 2021

Scotland’s council leaders have called for the UK Government to announce the outcome of applicati...

FINANCE

Warrington rebuffs call to end energy investment

By Martin Ford | 24 September 2021

Opposition members at Warrington Council have urged the authority to end its investment in a gree...

PLANNING

Council officers in appeal bid against planning committee

By Martin Ford | 23 September 2021

Officers at Vale of Glamorgan Council are to lodge an appeal after its planning committee failed ...

FINANCE

Cornwall overspend poses 'serious financial risk'

By Martin Ford | 23 September 2021

The council is on course to overspend its budget by around £18m by the end of the financial year.

CLIMATE CHANGE

Councils' net-zero hopes dashed

By Martin Ford | 23 September 2021

There are no plans for new powers, frameworks or funding overhauls in the Government’s net-zero s...

HEALTH

Mental health top reason for staff absences

By Dan Peters | 23 September 2021

Mental health has been the top reason local government employees have taken time off work over th...

PUBLIC ACCOUNTS COMMITTEE

Kerslake: Government must act now on rough sleeping

23 September 2021

Strides made to end homelessness during the pandemic could be lost if the Government does not act...

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frederica-diamanta

Director of Resources / Deputy Chief Executive

£61,197 – £65,925

This is an exciting opportunity to join Newquay Town Council as its new Director of Resources. Apply for this job

Newquay Town Council

Chief of Staff

up to £126,615

We’re transforming services with ambition and community at the heart of our work. Apply for this job

Borough Council of King's Lynn and West Norfolk

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