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PRODUCTIVITY

How productive is local government – and are there any savings left?

By Jeremy Cooper | 15 October 2025

As the sector awaits the launch of the Local Government Outcomes Framework, how ready is local go...

POLICY AND POLITICS

Experts' warning over Exceptional Financial Support

By Dan Peters | 07 October 2025

Council finance experts have urged the Government to ensure that Exceptional Financial Support (E...

PAY

Levelling the paying field

By Martin Ford | 17 September 2025

With a host of newly-minted unitaries set to spring up around England in the coming months and ye...

FINANCE

Caution urged on fair funding flexibilities

By Martin Ford | 16 September 2025

Experts have urged caution after Whitehall officials are understood to have privately mooted allo...

CIPFA

Redefining Value for Money in Public Spending

By Iain Murray | 15 September 2025

With no new funding in sight, smarter public spending is essential, and an upcoming report offers...

GOVERNANCE

Understanding the Golden Triangle

By Graeme McDonald | 10 September 2025

Graeme McDonald explores a report that outlines the vital responsibilities of local government’s ...

POLITICS

Local government 'has more scope for corruption'

By Paul Marinko | 03 September 2025

A former chief of the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy has claimed there is ...

POLITICS

New politics, new tensions

By Rob Whiteman | 02 September 2025

As Reform UK gathers this week for its annual conference, Rob Whiteman argues that with the party...

FINANCE

Shifting the presssure

By Martin Ford | 07 August 2025

With consultation set to close on the fair funding review, Martin Ford looks at the challenges fa...

FAIR FUNDING

Fears fair funding could trigger section 114 notices

By Martin Ford | 07 August 2025

Fears councils may be forced into issuing section 114 notices by the fair funding review have bee...

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frederica-diamanta

Professional Services Partnering Manager

Grade 13 £49,178 - £52,937 per annum

Are you passionate about infrastructure, partnership management and making a real impact? Apply for this job

Derbyshire County Council

Housing and Public Protection Business Improvement Manager

£53,296 - £58,286 per annum

We have an exciting opportunity for Housing and Public Protection Business Improvement Manager to join us! Apply for this job

The Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead

Lead Service Designer

£51,356 - £55,539

Are you passionate about transforming services and enhancing user experiences? Apply for this job

North Yorkshire Council

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