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...

CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC FINANCE AND ACCOUNTANCY

The recipe for integration lacks some key ingredients

By Dr Eleanor Roy | 22 February 2022

Dr Eleanor Roy of CIPFA sets out what is required if the vision of the integration White Paper is...

POVERTY

End of an era for energy firms?

By Martin Ford | 22 February 2022

With the high profile demise of a series of local authority-owned energy firms, Martin Ford asks ...

FINANCE

'Emergency consultation' launched on accounting rules

By Martin Ford | 04 February 2022

Temporary changes to the code of practice were requested by the Government to resolve 'timeliness...

FINANCE

Council reserves grow by £10bn

By Laura Sharman | 02 February 2022

The amount held in local authority reserves in England has increased to £29bn by the end of 2020-...

FINANCE

Supporting a more financially resilient sector

By Rob Whiteman | 01 February 2022

Rob Whiteman looks at CIPFA's eight assurance reviews of the councils that asked the Government f...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Global lessons in levelling up

By Jeffrey Matsu | 01 February 2022

The experiences of four international cities that have shown significant success in tackling regi...

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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