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FINANCE

'Tis the season to be merry - and for change

By RobWhiteman | 01 December 2021

There has never been a more exciting time to be a procurement expert in the public sector, says R...

FINANCE

Slough goes back to basics for financial health

By Steve Mair | 24 November 2021

There are no quick fixes to Slough’s financial problems, but the council is committed to achievin...

FINANCE

LGA members accuse CIPFA of 'mission overreach'

By Martin Ford | 18 November 2021

Proposed changes to finance rules have provoked anger from the Local Government Association (LGA).

NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE

ALATS can aim to cultivate an environment supportive of finance chiefs

By Tony Kirkham | 17 November 2021

Tony Kirkham has taken up the reins as the new president of the Association of Local Authority Tr...

COUNCIL TAX

Authorities under pressure

By Ann McGauran | 17 November 2021

Fears about councils’ financial sustainability remain in the wake of the Spending Review, includi...

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

Whiteman wades into report row

15 November 2021

The chief executive of the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) has wade...

FINANCE

Councils told to face up to financial challenges

By Martin Ford | 03 November 2021

Local authorities urged to face up to the tough financial decisions in wake of Wirral and Peterbo...

FINANCE

Minister warns Wirral and Peterborough on finances

By Martin Ford | 02 November 2021

Two councils that applied for capitalisation directions from the Government failed to face up to ...

HUMAN RESOURCES

Valuing the relationship between HR and finance

By Jonathon Sheppard | 02 November 2021

The chief executive of CIPFA recently raised many thought-provoking suggestions on the recruitmen...

WHITEHALL

Commissioners to monitor Slough improvement plan

By Chris Mahony | 26 October 2021

Mismanagement and a dysfunctional culture contributed to Slough Council’s financial meltdown, two...

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frederica-diamanta

Service Director: Finance (s.151)

up to £122k

Strong and well-managed finances underpin everything we want to achieve. Apply for this job

Plymouth City Council

Alternative Provision Specialist Lead

£50,269 PLUS Market Supplement

We’re looking for a Specialist Project Lead to support the next phase of our exciting project Apply for this job

North East Lincolnshire Council

Executive Director – Community Health, Wellbeing & Prevention (DASS)

£160,000

Southampton is a bold, diverse and fast-changing city. Apply for this job

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