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ECONOMIC GROWTH

Levelling up funds risk 'amplifying regional inequalities'

By Martin Ford | 01 July 2021

A new report from the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) is critical o...

FINANCE

Sector should challenge 'poisonous narrative' around commercialism

By Martin Ford | 29 June 2021

Councils should not be held back from responsible commercial investments because of high-profile ...

CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC FINANCE AND ACCOUNTANCY

CIPFA to publish strengthened local government prudential code

By Laura Sharman | 25 June 2021

A new code of practice to ensure local authorities’ financial plans are 'affordable, prudent and ...

FINANCE

Where did it all go wrong on audit?

By Lorna Baxter | 23 June 2021

Lorna Baxter says we need to be able to show taxpayers how we have spent their money and that pro...

FINANCE

Brum finances dubbed 'exemplary'

By Heather Jameson | 21 June 2021

Birmingham City Council – which was once on the brink of financial collapse – has been praised fo...

CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC FINANCE AND ACCOUNTANCY

Sharpening the commercial edge

By Jonathan Werran | 16 June 2021

The case for well-managed council commercial activity is one that needs to be defended if we want...

HUMAN RESOURCES

Is Black Lives Matter making a difference?

By Julie Towers | 08 June 2021

Managing director of Penna Julie Towers reflects on the rightful and renewed focus on diversity a...

FINANCE

The Times They Are a-Changin'

By Tony Kirkham | 02 June 2021

Section 151 officers are all still trying to work out what scarring there will be to finances as ...

FINANCE

Council tax collection deficit hits £500m

By Martin Ford | 27 May 2021

Councils will need ‘additional help from taxpayers’ to balance their books, the Chartered Institu...

FINANCE

Consider the risks of terminating COVID support prematurely

By Rob Whiteman | 05 May 2021

Currently additional COVID support beyond June is in doubt. 'The uncertainty this poses for counc...

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Lead Lawyer - Housing - WMF2443e

£51,356 - £52,413

A great opportunity has arisen at Westmorland and Furness Council within our Legal Team for a Lead Lawyer to support on the Council’s Housing work. Apply for this job

Westmorland and Furness Council

Programme Manager - Capital Programmes WMF2452e

£56,883 - £59,198

Westmorland and Furness Council is proud to serve one of the most beautiful regions in the UK. Apply for this job

Westmorland and Furness Council

Oracle Fusion Service Improvement Lead

Band I SCP 44-47 (£55,609 - £59,025 per annum)

Are you ready to lead our Oracle digital strategy and shape our digital future? Apply for this job

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council