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FINANCE

Fraud cases drop but value increases

By Dan Peters | 24 November 2017

Local authorities detected and prevented 75,000 fraud cases, saving the public purse £336m in 201...

WHITEHALL

Councils dismayed by cultural blow

By Dan Peters | 23 November 2017

Leeds City Council’s leader has been left dismayed after the European Commission said a British c...

HOUSING

IFS questions government's ambitious housing targets

By Michael Burton | 23 November 2017

It is impossible to predict ‘with any confidence’ that ambitious targets to build 300,000 new hom...

FIRE SAFETY

Councils' sovereignty not supremely important - London Assembly

By Hiba Mahamadi | 23 November 2017

The sovereignty of local authorities should be overlooked in times of crisis, the London Assembly...

WHITEHALL

Rates retention working group suspended

By Dan Peters | 23 November 2017

The joint Whitehall-sector responsibilities working group is expected to be suspended after takin...

DEVOLUTION

Burnham to speak at The MJ's Future Forum

23 November 2017

Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham will be keynote speaker at The MJ’s 24-hour Future Forum No...

WHITEHALL

Budget 2017: Devolution and housing key planks in speech

By Heather Jameson | 22 November 2017

Philip Hammond’s first Autumn Budget has seen the chancellor unveil a raft of new devolution deal...

DEVOLUTION

Budget 2017: New devo deals for WMCA and North of Tyne

By Sam Clayden | 22 November 2017

The chancellor has pledged to ‘back’ the Northern Powerhouse, the Midlands Engine and elected may...

SOCIAL CARE

Budget 2017: £2.6bn for STPs

By Hiba Mahamadi | 22 November 2017

Chancellor Philip Hammond has announced £2.6bn for the NHS’ sustainability and transformation par...

WHITEHALL

Budget 2017: Housing Revenue Account cap lifted for some

By Dan Peters | 22 November 2017

The Housing Revenue Account cap will be lifted for councils in ‘high-demand areas’ and stamp duty...

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Chief Operating Officer (Section 151 Officer)

£135,406-£171,760

Shape the future of one of the UK’s most ambitious and distinctive places. Apply for this job

Cornwall Council

Director of Children and Young People’s Services

£171,760

Are you ready to lead one of the UK’s most ambitious and high-performing children’s services? Apply for this job

Durham County Council

Solicitor

£58899 - £66693 per annum

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