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 ...

FINANCE

Future Forum: Whiteman accuses some councils of going too far

By Dan Peters | 30 September 2021

Some councils borrowing excessively for commercial activity are going too far, the chief executiv...

CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC FINANCE AND ACCOUNTANCY

Leeds' way to sustainable change

By Cllr James Lewis | 27 September 2021

Cllr James Lewis outlines how the national flagship £40m district heating network in Leeds is sup...

HEALTH

A first step on the road to reform?

By Dr Eleanor Roy | 19 September 2021

The plan for health and social care plan does nothing to address the challenges faced by the sect...

PUBLIC ACCOUNTS COMMITTEE

The importance of being prudent on investment

By Richard Lloyd-Bithell | 07 September 2021

Richard Lloyd-Bithell explains why CIPFA's new Treasury Management and Prudential Codes 'continue...

WASTE

Investing to deliver clean and green streets in Birmingham

By Cllr John O'Shea | 19 August 2021

Despite the city’s well-publicised challenges Birmingham City Council has taken the bold decision...

WHITEHALL

Top MHCLG man to speak at Future Forum

By Michael Burton | 17 August 2021

The top official at the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) is to be a ...

SOLACE

Call for fair funding for Scottish councils

By Martin Ford | 16 August 2021

Councils should not have their ‘hands tied’ by funding constraints, the Scottish Government has b...

FINANCE

Reflecting on our financial sustainability story

By Adele Taylor | 10 August 2021

Adele Taylor says that in a year when income, expenditure and support from central Government 'ha...

WHITEHALL

Government threatens borrowing cap return

By Dan Peters | 29 July 2021

The Government has threatened to apply statutory borrowing caps on councils that continue to expo...

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

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