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FINANCE

The dire state of local government finances risks undermining devolution

By Zoe Billingham | 12 December 2023

'Failing to put local government finances on a sustainable footing could undermine the progress b...

DEVOLUTION

West Yorkshire's economic promise

By Andrew Vaux | 11 December 2023

West Yorkshire will host one of the Government’s investment zones. Andrew Vaux speaks to politica...

FINANCE

Are we heading to a funding train crash?

By Ian Miller | 04 December 2023

The District Councils’ Network 'seeks at least a 6% increase in core spending power for districts...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

No quick fix as challenges grow

By Ann McGauran | 04 December 2023

Ann McGauran reflects on last week’s NCAS conference, where the general mood was of determination...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Under pressure

By Greg Clark | 04 December 2023

Pressures are increasing in every local authority he speaks to, but with the need to bear down on...

FINANCE

Brighton's finances in 'perilous position'

By William Eichler | 04 December 2023

Brighton & Hove City Council’s finances are in an ‘extremely perilous position’, the local author...

SOCIAL CARE

Santa or the Grinch? No quick fix for fail finances

By Heather Jameson | 29 November 2023

Heather Jameson says: 'It all comes back to the same issues over and again for local government. ...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Autumn Statement: what lies behind the promises?

By Cllr Adam Hug | 28 November 2023

Despite a few helpful announcements from the chancellor in relation to cost of living and hospita...

ADULT SOCIAL CARE

Social care's new dawn

By Beverley Tarka | 27 November 2023

There are signs Whitehall is now starting to ‘get’ prevention and how to support people to stay o...

WHITEHALL

Innovation keeps the wheels on social care

By Paul Marinko | 27 November 2023

With no prospects of long-term funding solutions, social care teams are having to focus on creati...

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frederica-diamanta

Chief Finance Officer (Section 151 Officer)

Competitive, with a package commensurate with experience

A career-defining leadership role in one of England’s most important new unitary authorities Apply for this job

Somerset Council

Counter Fraud and Trading Standards Manager

£62,766 - £69,984

Barnet is a borough with much to be proud of. Apply for this job

Barnet London Borough Council

Director of Housing

Competitive

Lead a housing service through regulatory scrutiny, cultural change, and operational complexity. Apply for this job

Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils

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