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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...

LEGAL

CIPFA blocks publication of failed project review

By Dan Peters | 25 October 2021

The Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) has refused to publish a report...

BUSINESS RATES

It is teamwork that makes the dream work

By Joanne Pitt | 20 October 2021

The Government would be wise to do all it can to de-escalate tensions with councils over funding,...

WHITEHALL

Sunak warned of greater future costs without public service investment

By Chris Mahony | 19 October 2021

Chancellor Rishi Sunak must swiftly invest in public services hit hardest by the pandemic or face...

BUSINESS

LGA: External audit firms need to address their shortcomings

By Dan Peters | 18 October 2021

Town hall leaders have said external audit firms ‘need to address their shortcomings’ to improve ...

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...

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frederica-diamanta

Director of People Services

£106,305 - £116,305

This pivotal leadership role will drive the development and delivery of our People Strategy Apply for this job

East Riding of Yorkshire Council

Service Manager – Quality Assurance & Practice Development

£54,994 - £62,777 per annum

Lead excellence in social work practice and help shape continuous improvement across Children’s Services. Apply for this job

Cheshire East Council

Chief Executive

c.£235,000

In April 2027, West Surrey Council will become one of England's largest new unitary authorities Apply for this job

West Surrey Council

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