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SOCIAL CARE

A bounce back Budget

By Bob Neill | 02 November 2021

We got spending – and lots of it – in the Budget, yet its contents reflected conflict within the ...

SOCIAL CARE

A mixed fiscal bag for councils

By Heather Jameson | 28 October 2021

Isn't it ironic that a chancellor devoted to low taxes has funded a bonanza Budget through taxes ...

HOUSING

The power of quiet diplomacy

By Martin Ford | 20 October 2021

Outgoing chair of the District Councils’ Network, Cllr John Fuller, talks to Martin Ford about hi...

BUSINESS RATES

It is teamwork that makes the dream work

By Joanne Pitt | 20 October 2021

The Government would be wise to do all it can to de-escalate tensions with councils over funding,...

FINANCE

Raising council tax is a 'threat' not an opportunity, says Whiteman

12 October 2021

Government plans to give councils the option to raise council feels more like a ‘threat’ than an ...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Let's ditch 'panel game' funding

By Ann McGauran | 06 October 2021

Cllr John Merry talks to Ann McGauran about how Key Cities are faring as they look towards recove...

BUSINESS RATES

Mayors key to rebuilding red wall

By Martin Ford | 28 September 2021

Labour will look to local government to spearhead its attempts to return to power at Westminster.

HOUSING

Future funding for local government has never been so uncertain

By Dan Bates | 27 September 2021

Many will be hoping that big ministerial changes will mean progress on big issues including level...

ADULT SOCIAL CARE

Social care plan is quickly losing its sheen

16 September 2021

The Government has a plan for asset protection but still does not have a proper plan for social c...

FINANCE

LGA backs rates revaluation reforms

By Martin Ford | 27 August 2021

The Local Government Association has backed more frequent business rates revaluations in its resp...

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frederica-diamanta

Head of Law and Governance and Monitoring Officer

£79,336 – £86,691 per annum

As Head of Law and Governance you join at a critical time. Apply for this job

Crawley Borough Council

Director of Finance and Procurement

£109,248 - £120,622

Gloucestershire County Council is seeking an exceptional, forward-thinking Director of Finance. Apply for this job

Gloucestershire County Council

Group Finance Manager - Pensions & Treasury

£65,873 - £68,775

This is your opportunity to be part of something impactful, where your skills will help shape the future of public sector pensions. Apply for this job

Westmorland and Furness Council