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WHITEHALL

Extending audit deadline will 'distract finance teams'

By Dan Peters | 23 May 2022

Extending the deadline for publishing audited local authority accounts to the end of September fo...

WHITEHALL

Future Forum: No end in sight for funding pots

By Dan Peters | 12 May 2022

Two local government finance experts have predicted Whitehall will continue doling out cash throu...

FINANCE

Getting our finance workforce offer right

04 May 2022

In the wake of ‘The Great Resignation’ and a skills shortage impacting local government finance t...

FINANCE

EXCLUSIVE: Councils warned to budget for 4% pay increase

By Mark Whitehead | 03 May 2022

Councils have been warned by local government employers to budget for pay rises of at least 4% th...

FINANCE

Nottingham expected to bring housing back under direct control after probes

By Dan Peters | 27 April 2022

Nottingham City Council is expected to bring its housing back under direct control after two inde...

CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC FINANCE AND ACCOUNTANCY

Good financial management is the secret to successful integration

By Rob Whiteman | 27 April 2022

Adopting a whole-systems approach will be key to the success of Integrated Care Systems. However,...

COUNCIL TAX

Sunak's statement misses the mark for the most vulnerable

By Joanne Pitt | 25 March 2022

The Government has made this mini budget more about political gestures than effecting real change...

FINANCE

Government confirms Copeland bailout

By Martin Ford | 22 March 2022

The Government has granted Copeland BC’s request for a capitalisation direction worth up to £1.5m.

POVERTY

Investing in infrastructure is key to turning the tide on inequalities

By Rob Whiteman | 15 March 2022

The Government needs to act to ensure pre-existing inequalities don't worsen, says Rob Whiteman. ...

FINANCE

Report finds Havant could financially become a standalone council

By Mike Yuille | 09 March 2022

Havant BC will dip into its reserves as part of a package of measures to prepare for ending its p...

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Strategic Director – Place-Based Services

£Competitive

Stevenage is a town with bold ambitions. Apply for this job

Stevenage Borough Council

Executive Director of Adult Care Services

£158,000

This is an exciting time to be joining Hertfordshire County Council. Apply for this job

Hertfordshire County Council

Assistant Director - People & Change

Up to £91,625 + generous pension

Cambridge is a city of global reputation and local pride – a place of ideas, innovation and inclusion. Apply for this job

Cambridge City Council