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WHITEHALL

LGA: third of councils unable to provide statutory duties within three years

By Mark Conrad | 02 July 2019

A third of councils will run out of funding to provide their statutory duties by the end of this ...

DEVOLUTION

Kick-start devo deals, says Heseltine

By Paul Marinko | 02 July 2019

Former Deputy Prime Minister Lord Heseltine has called for power over housing, skills and jobs to...

COUNCILLORS

Councils still dominated by male politicans, says Fawcett Society

By Paul Marinko | 02 July 2019

Women’s representation in local government is ‘at a standstill’ according to the Fawcett Society.

FINANCE

Shetland Islands' spending 'unsustainable'

By Martin Ford | 02 July 2019

Spending at Shetland Islands Council has been labelled ‘unsustainable’ by an external auditor.

FINANCE

UK councils step up their foreign trading links

By Ann McGauran | 01 July 2019

Almost one in five (18%) UK councils are going abroad on a city-to-city basis to find investment ...

BUSINESS RATES

LGA asks for review of revaluation deadline change

01 July 2019

Proposed changes to business rates revaluations would prove ‘incredibly problematic’ for councils...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Improvement notice handed to Hull children's services

By Martin Ford | 01 July 2019

Hull City Council children’s services have been issued with an improvement notice from the Depart...

FINANCE

Treasurers warn of SEND funding crisis

By Mark Conrad | 01 July 2019

Council treasurers have issued a stark warning over Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (S...

HUMAN RESOURCES

Interim chief appointed at Rushcliffe BC

By Martin Ford | 01 July 2019

Kath Marriott has assumed the role as Rushcliffe BC’s new interim chief executive today.

OMBUDSMAN

Ombudsman warns councils over hidden disabilities

By Martin Ford | 01 July 2019

Councils are being urged to check their procedures to avoid disadvantaging people with ‘hidden di...

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Strategic Director – Place-Based Services

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Stevenage is a town with bold ambitions. Apply for this job

Stevenage Borough Council

Executive Director of Adult Care Services

£158,000

This is an exciting time to be joining Hertfordshire County Council. Apply for this job

Hertfordshire County Council

Assistant Director - People & Change

Up to £91,625 + generous pension

Cambridge is a city of global reputation and local pride – a place of ideas, innovation and inclusion. Apply for this job

Cambridge City Council