FINANCE

Inflation's stealthy impact

By Martin Ford | 06 September 2022

Double-digit inflation is putting huge pressure on councils, with impacts including fuel price hi...

POVERTY

What can the new PM do on the cost of living crisis?

By Rob Whiteman | 30 August 2022

The Government will need to do more to support people through the winter – not just those on the ...

CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC FINANCE AND ACCOUNTANCY

What's the recipe for successful council companies?

By Perry Holmes | 29 August 2022

In the light of some high profile failures of councils’ commercial ventures, Perry Holmes suggest...

FINANCE

Capital borrowing falls by a fifth in two years, data reveals

By Chris Mahony | 02 August 2022

Councils’ prudential borrowing for capital expenditure has fallen 22% in two years, official data...

FINANCE

Councils left 'in the dark' on funding

By Martin Ford | 01 August 2022

Turmoil at Number 10 means councils will have to wait for details on next year’s funding arrangem...

CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC FINANCE AND ACCOUNTANCY

Council chief speaks out on bullying culture

25 July 2022

A disrespectful and bullying culture at Middlesbrough Council has left officers unable to challen...

CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC FINANCE AND ACCOUNTANCY

Even a rebrand will not stop levelling up

By Heather Jameson | 19 July 2022

So will the next PM grasp the levelling up agenda and push it forward, asks Heather Jameson. 'Cal...

CLIMATE CHANGE

What lies ahead for the flagship agendas?

By Rob Whiteman | 19 July 2022

'Securing long-term funding was always needlessly tricky for local authorities, but will become e...

FINANCE

Pocklington issues warning over finances

By Heather Jameson | 15 July 2022

Strong financial management is ‘doubly important’ amid the cost of living crisis, a senior mandar...

FINANCE

Levelling up is 'the new NHS'

By Heather Jameson | 13 July 2022

Levelling up is ‘the new NHS’ when it comes to issues politicians need to address if they are goi...

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frederica-diamanta

Director of Family Help and Safeguarding

£105,836 - £121,235

Brighter Futures for Children is looking for a visionary leader to drive transformation and improvement in children's services at a pivotal time. Apply for this job

Reading Borough Council

Head of Highways Operations

Salary: £78,168 per annum

Premium jobSomerset offers a unique blend of natural beauty, rich history and vibrant community life. Apply for this job

Somerset Council

Head of Operational Services

£73,051 to £75,342

Are you ready to shape the future of a thriving district? Apply for this job

South Derbyshire District Council