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WHITEHALL
EXCLUSIVE: Government rejects pleas for flood recovery funding flexibility
By Martin Ford | 09 January 2020
The Government has rejected councils’ appeals for more flexibility over funding for flood recovery.
PLANNING
Council vows to defend local plan
By William Eichler | 09 January 2020
Sevenoaks DC has vowed not to withdraw its draft local plan despite continued pressure from the p...
FINANCE
Index reveals true scale of town halls' resilience
By EXCLUSIVE by Heather Jameson | 09 January 2020
Northamptonshire CC is no longer the council most at risk when it comes to its financial stabilit...
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
LGA calls for seat at table in children's care review
By Martin Ford | 08 January 2020
The Local Government Association (LGA) is pressing for close involvement in the Government’s pled...
FINANCE
Reorganisation in Somerset would 'cut waste and save money'
By Ann McGauran | 08 January 2020
A single, unitary authority for Somerset would deliver a predicted saving of £35-£47m, according ...
CLIMATE CHANGE
Pension funds pile pressure on Barclays over fossil fuel financing
By Dan Peters | 08 January 2020
Four pension funds will pile pressure on Barclays to phase out its financing of fossil fuel compa...
FINANCE
Business rates retention pilots come under fire
By Martin Ford | 08 January 2020
Piloting of business rates retention has been criticised by local government treasurers.
LICENSING
Manchester to implement Martyn's Law
By Laura Sharman | 08 January 2020
Manchester City Council is to implement Martyn’s Law to improve security at all public venues.
WHITEHALL
Doubts over March local industrial strategy deadline
By Dan Peters | 08 January 2020
The Government’s public commitment that all areas will have a local industrial strategy (LIS) agr...
FINANCE
March 11 Budget creates 'deep risk' for councils
By Paul Marinko | 07 January 2020
The Convention of Scottish Local Authorities (COSLA) has written to the Chancellor warning of the...
Locality Team Manager for Disabled Children's Services
£51,356 - £55,539 per annum, pro rata
North Yorkshire Council have a national reputation for excellence. Apply for this job
Head of Finance (Deputy S151 Officer)
£86,633 - £100,994 per annum.
Swansea Council is a large, progressive well run local authority with ambitious plans that are regenerating the city and region. Apply for this job
Head of Pensions (Deputy S151 Officer)
£88,633 - £100,994 per annum
The Swansea Pension fund is in good financial health due to strong and prudent financial management. Apply for this job
- LGA's first chair Lord Beecham dies
- LGR creates major challenges for the corporate services that many have reduced and pared back for years
- When councils get desperate, they start being cultural liquidators
- EXCLUSIVE: Ministers face legal threat as furious Sussex leaders demand answers on reorganisation delay
- Putting prevention first
Locality Team Manager for Disabled Children's Services
£51,356 - £55,539 per annum, pro rata
North Yorkshire Council have a national reputation for excellence. Apply for this job
Head of Finance (Deputy S151 Officer)
£86,633 - £100,994 per annum.
Swansea Council is a large, progressive well run local authority with ambitious plans that are regenerating the city and region. Apply for this job
Head of Pensions (Deputy S151 Officer)
£88,633 - £100,994 per annum
The Swansea Pension fund is in good financial health due to strong and prudent financial management. Apply for this job
- LGA's first chair Lord Beecham dies
- LGR creates major challenges for the corporate services that many have reduced and pared back for years
- When councils get desperate, they start being cultural liquidators
- EXCLUSIVE: Ministers face legal threat as furious Sussex leaders demand answers on reorganisation delay
- Putting prevention first
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