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CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC FINANCE AND ACCOUNTANCY

Questioning the quantum

By Rob Whiteman | 11 May 2020

The ‘business as usual’ funding envelope is not enough in a time of emergency. Rob Whiteman advoc...

BUSINESS RATES

We must take stock

By Bob Neill | 06 May 2020

Sir Bob Neill says that in the ‘grown-up public discussion’ that he hopes will take place after t...

BUSINESS

CIPFA: 17 years to work through council housing waiting list

By Dan Peters | 04 May 2020

It could take up to 17 years to re-house individuals and families on the waiting list for council...

WHITEHALL

CIPFA releases new deficits guidance

By Dan Peters | 28 April 2020

Councils will not be required to put aside money from their general reserves to support future fu...

FINANCE

Crisis has exposed council finances, Whiteman tells MPs

By Heather Jameson | 27 April 2020

The coronavirus crisis has exposed just how far public services have been cut, finance expert Rob...

WHITEHALL

Councils urged to help struggling care providers

By Dan Peters | 20 April 2020

Care minister Helen Whately has urged local authorities to use government funding to help any pro...

FINANCE

Looking beyond the lockdown

By Michael Burton | 15 April 2020

We may be in the midst of the coronavirus crisis, but what will happen to public finances when we...

FINANCE

Coronavirus cash allocations are 'out of date', says IFS

By Heather Jameson | 14 April 2020

Out of date spending assessments mean councils may not be getting their fair share of cash to dea...

FINANCE

Bid to relax accountancy codes rejected

By Michael Burton | 07 April 2020

Plans to streamline the preparation of last year’s local authority accounts to reduce the burden ...

FINANCE

Coronavirus cash is not enough to cover costs of crisis

By Heather Jameson | 07 April 2020

The Government is looking at a ‘package of measures’ to financially support councils hit by soari...

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frederica-diamanta

Strategic Director – Place-Based Services

£Competitive

Stevenage is a town with bold ambitions. Apply for this job

Stevenage Borough Council

Executive Director of Adult Care Services

£158,000

This is an exciting time to be joining Hertfordshire County Council. Apply for this job

Hertfordshire County Council

Assistant Director - People & Change

Up to £91,625 + generous pension

Cambridge is a city of global reputation and local pride – a place of ideas, innovation and inclusion. Apply for this job

Cambridge City Council