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FINANCE
Manchester predicts £136m budget gap
By Martin Ford | 13 October 2020
The city council is braced to take a hit to its income from its airport investments in 2021/22.
SOLACE
Axing of PHE is opportunity to 'reframe' health protection
By Ann McGauran | 13 October 2020
Public Health England’s (PHE) axing offers a chance for health protection to be ‘reframed’ and an...
FINANCE
Croydon leader resigns amid financial turmoil
By Martin Ford | 13 October 2020
The leader of Croydon LBC has stood down as the council prepares a bid to the Government to stave...
WHITEHALL
Jenrick dashes county reorganisation hopes
By Dan Peters | 13 October 2020
Local government secretary Robert Jenrick has torpedoed plans for widespread reorganisation beyon...
DEPARTMENT FOR LEVELLING UP, HOUSING AND COMMUNITIES
Ministry needs to be more than just a 'dating agency', Dame Louise tells Solace
By Heather Jameson | 13 October 2020
Local government bodies need a plan to get the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Governm...
FINANCE
Budget cancellation 'unacceptable'
By Martin Ford | 13 October 2020
The cancellation of the autumn Budget has created 'huge uncertainty,' the Scottish Government has...
LEGAL
Grenfell council bullying claims denied
By Martin Ford | 13 October 2020
Allegations of a ‘culture of bullying’ within the building control department responsible for ove...
WHITEHALL
IFS urges delay to cuts and tax rises
By Michael Burton | 13 October 2020
Spending cuts and tax rises to rebalance the public finances should be delayed until 2022 to allo...
HOUSING
Councils secure £10m to help homeless this winter
By Laura Sharman | 13 October 2020
Councils will receive a new £10m Cold Weather Fund to help rough sleepers stay safe this winter.
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- April 2029 vesting day for all areas as ministers recommit to reorganisation
- Budget 2026: High streets to benefit from greater business rates relief
- Budget 2026: Fiscal Devolution Roadmap published and new mayors announced
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Director of People & Organisational Development
Up to £120,000 per annum
Design the people foundations of a new organisation before they become someone else’s legacy. Apply for this job
Director of Law, Governance & Compliance (Monitoring Officer)
c£120,000
Design how a new strategic authority governs itself, then lead it into its first mayoral term. Apply for this job
Executive Director of Finance and Investment (S73 Officer)
c£140,000
Build the investment capability of a new strategic authority, then lead its finances into its first mayoral term. Apply for this job
- April 2029 vesting day for all areas as ministers recommit to reorganisation
- Budget 2026: High streets to benefit from greater business rates relief
- Budget 2026: Fiscal Devolution Roadmap published and new mayors announced
- Budget 2026: Healey's first Budget delivers fiscal devo vision
- Budget 2026: Chancellor confirms £285m Good Growth funding
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