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FINANCE
Government delays mean councils will face financial time pressures
By Tracy Bingham | 17 September 2025
With the Government now confirming the Budget will be on 26 November, the local government financ...
FINANCE
Caution urged on fair funding flexibilities
By Martin Ford | 16 September 2025
Experts have urged caution after Whitehall officials are understood to have privately mooted allo...
FINANCE
Council warns of 'most severe' budget to date
By Izzy Lepone | 21 August 2025
North Yorkshire Council has revealed it could be encountering its ‘most severe’ budget round yet.
FINANCE
London borough enters EFS talks with Government
By Martin Ford | 25 July 2025
Hillingdon LBC is in talks with the Government over exceptional financial support (EFS) as budget...
INTERVENTION
Nottingham still 'dependent upon EFS'
By Martin Ford | 12 May 2025
Nottingham City Council remains dependent on exceptional financial support (EFS) but has laid the...
FINANCE
Designing a better framework for public scrutiny
By Tracy Bingham | 09 May 2025
For participation and oversight over council finances, we need to get behind Research for Action'...
FINANCE
Carrying the burden
By Adele Taylor | 02 May 2025
It's time for the Government to deliver on promises to alleviate administrative burdens, writes A...
REORGANISATION
Reassembling the dragon
By Rob Thomas | 23 April 2025
Rob Thomas tracks policy debate on council reorganisation in Wales since 1996, and says the early...
SOCIAL CARE
The clear path for care reform
By Cllr Mike Stonard | 03 March 2025
Genuine social care reform can be achieved now, by hearing the voices of those on the ground, say...
FINANCE
Let's make the case for investing in local government
By Ali Griffin | 27 February 2025
Even in this tough environment, we have countless examples of what the sector is capable of and w...
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We will be celebrated for our distinctive heritage, nature and creativity that everyone can enjoy. Apply for this job
Assistant Director (ICT and Digital Transformation)
£103,464 | 37 hours per week | Permanent
We will be celebrated for our distinctive heritage, nature and creativity that everyone can enjoy. Apply for this job
Assistant Director – Adult Social Care & Health
£99,453 (plus pay award pending)
This is a defining moment for Sefton as we recruit an inspirational leader to help us move from a strong foundation towards outstanding services. Apply for this job
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