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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 ...

CLIMATE CHANGE

Pensions chairman surprised at preparedness findings

By Dan Peters | 25 June 2021

The chairman of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) advisory board has expressed surprise ...

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 ...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

We must stop the Treasury tail wagging the Government dog

By Graeme McDonald | 23 June 2021

Graeme McDonald senses 'much of Whitehall has a greater understanding of our challenges than for ...

WHITEHALL

Government borrowing drops

By Michael Burton | 22 June 2021

Government borrowing last month at £24.3bn was £19.4bn lower than the same month in 2020 thanks t...

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...

BUSINESS

EXCLUSIVE: Councils urged to 'sharpen commercial edge'

By Paul Marinko | 15 June 2021

A new report has argued that allowing councils to sharpen their commercial edge will ‘unlock imme...

COMMERCIALISM

Council presses ahead with £100m property investment

By Martin Ford | 10 June 2021

Somerset West and Taunton DC has doubled down on its commercial property investments during the C...

INFRASTRUCTURE

'Project speed' gains pace in Cornwall

By Tracie Langley | 08 June 2021

As part of ‘project speed’, Cornwall Council is reviewing its capital and investment project pro...

CLIMATE CHANGE

Strathclyde in divestment threat

By Dan Peters | 02 June 2021

Scotland’s largest local government pension fund will drop investments in fossil fuel firms that ...

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frederica-diamanta

Head of Regeneration and Growth

£68,930.00 - £73,320.50 per annum

We need someone with experience, drive and commitment to lead and manage the service. Apply for this job

Cherwell District Council

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