A smart approach to public sector spending
FINANCE

A smart approach to public sector spending

By Jeff Matsu | 14 May 2025

Jeffrey Matsu says two case studies show that value for money frameworks when used correctly result in better outcomes and can drive efficiency improvements and savings.

FINANCE

Reasons to cheer – but the work isn't finished

By Jason Lowther | 13 May 2025

Jason Lowther says the new Government has got off to a promising start on rectifying the many cri...

REORGANISATION

Reforming and transforming

By Heather Jameson | 24 April 2025

As councils rush towards reorganisation, what are the lessons from past redesigns? Heather Jameso...

FINANCE

Implementing value for money frameworks isn't just about box-ticking

By Iain Murray | 15 April 2025

By sharing insights and striving to adopt more effective VfM frameworks, finance teams can help r...

FINANCE

Policy action needed to solve financial challenges

By Martin Ford | 08 April 2025

Radical short-term fixes followed by changes in policy are required to shore-up local government ...

FINANCE

Government to set out SEND deficit plans

By Martin Ford | 03 April 2025

The Government is to set out how it will tackle the £6bn special educational needs and disabiliti...

FINANCE

Spring Statement: From panic mode to planning mode

By Iain Murray | 28 March 2025

Looking ahead to the Spending Review, this is a moment to embrace meaningful reform that addresse...

FINANCE

Somerset could be in need of exceptional financial support

By Emily Twinch | 25 March 2025

Somerset Council has been found to have 45 ‘key risks’ that mean it may need exceptional financia...

FINANCE

Government green lights Plymouth financial support

By Martin Ford | 25 March 2025

The Government has greenlighted Exceptional Financial Support (EFS) worth £72m for Plymouth City ...

FINANCE

Could greater acceptance of risk be what the public sector needs?

By Iain Murray | 04 March 2025

An environment in which courage and empowerment to take risk is matched with the transparency and...

FINANCE

SEND's overriding problem

By Ann McGauran | 18 February 2025

A new report from the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy sets out a plan to tr...

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frederica-diamanta

Election and Democratic Services Manager

£53,898 to £54,995 (pay award pending)

Premium jobWe are an ambitious and transformative authority, committed to ensuring our services are delivered to the highest possible standard Apply for this job

North Warwickshire Borough Council

Educational Psychologist

£51,893 - £61,664

The Royal Greenwich Educational Psychology & Wellbeing Service (EP&WS) has recently expanded Apply for this job

Royal Borough of Greenwich

Practice Leader - Care team

£52,584 - £55,620

We are seeking for an experienced social worker who is a dynamic leader and is keen to develop their career in management. Apply for this job

Royal Borough of Greenwich