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REORGANISATION
Two unitary plan for Northants
By Martin Ford | 17 August 2018
Two unitary councils could be created in Northamptonshire under proposals unveiled today.
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
Merger set to create second biggest care provider
By Martin Ford | 17 August 2018
A care firm would become the second largest provider in the country if it succeeds in taking over...
COUNCIL TAX
Haringey to reform council tax support
By Dan Peters | 17 August 2018
Haringey LBC could invest £1.6m in 2019/20 to allow some of its poorest residents to not pay coun...
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION
We're Going to Need a Bigger Boast
16 August 2018
We must be grateful in these quiet days of August that many hard-working folk in local government...
HUMOUR
Rubbish jokes
16 August 2018
Diary has often been known to crack a fair few bad jokes in its time.
BUSINESS
The key to happiness
16 August 2018
Potholes, parking and part-night street lighting – highways crews so often get it in the neck fro...
ADULT SOCIAL CARE
Leader says Dundee 'will not shy away from problems'
By Martin Ford | 16 August 2018
Dundee City Council is to overhaul its protection of vulnerable adults following criticism from a...
FINANCE
Unitary council stops all non-urgent spending in face of £2.8m overspend
By William Eichler | 16 August 2018
Torbay Council has been forced to announce an ‘immediate moratorium’ on all non-urgent expenditure.
FINANCE
Northamptonshire library closures ruled 'unlawful'
By William Eichler | 15 August 2018
The decision to close 21 council-run libraries in Northamptonshire was made unlawfully, a court h...
THIRD SECTOR
Councils take 'superficial' role in Civil Society Strategy
By Martin Ford | 14 August 2018
The Government has been accused of side-lining councils in its Civil Society Strategy.
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- LGA's first chair Lord Beecham dies
- LGR creates major challenges for the corporate services that many have reduced and pared back for years
- EXCLUSIVE: Ministers face legal threat as furious Sussex leaders demand answers on reorganisation delay
- When councils get desperate, they start being cultural liquidators
- Calls grow to fast-track reorganisation in Kent
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
- EXCLUSIVE: Ministers face legal threat as furious Sussex leaders demand answers on reorganisation delay
- When councils get desperate, they start being cultural liquidators
- Calls grow to fast-track reorganisation in Kent
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