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ECONOMIC GROWTH

Is it time to remove the reins on local government finances?

By Alison Ring | 13 November 2023

Centralisation clearly isn’t working for England, so could radical plans for fiscal devolution be...

FINANCE

Council looks to address £100m 'black hole'

By Ellie Ames | 01 November 2023

Somerset Council is considering measures, including reducing staffing and cutting services to sta...

COUNCIL TAX

Lessons still to learn

By Jonathan Carr-West | 30 October 2023

It looks like Scotland’s Verity House agreement has fallen at the first hurdle, but in England we...

FINANCE

Welsh councils face £750m shortfall

By Ellie Ames | 25 October 2023

Local government finances in Wales are on an ‘unsustainable path,’ according to a report from Car...

FINANCE

DCN in cuts warning

By Ellie Ames | 20 October 2023

Cultural services, community support and parks and green spaces are all at risk of cuts without a...

COUNCIL TAX

'Anger' over Scottish council tax freeze

By Martin Ford | 18 October 2023

Scottish First Minister Humza Yousaf’s announcement of a blanket freeze on council tax next year ...

COUNCIL TAX

Charting new waters: the LGA after Mark Lloyd's exit

By Cllr Phil Broadhead | 17 October 2023

Cllr Phil Broadhead looks at the challenge for the LGA as it seeks a new chief executive capable ...

FINANCE

Solving the financial unsustainability problem

By Tracy Bingham | 19 September 2023

The elephant in the room that is unsustainable council finances can no longer be ignored, so what...

FINANCE

Bold action is needed to avoid widespread financial meltdown

By Ian Miller | 13 September 2023

While some cases of council failure point to poor decision-making or weak internal control, many ...

FINANCE

Council tax reforms divide sector

By Martin Ford | 04 September 2023

Scottish local authorities have been left deeply divided by proposals to hike council tax on high...

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frederica-diamanta

Director of Transport

£112,924

Premium jobEast Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA) is on a bold journey. Apply for this job

East Midlands Combined County Authority

Director of Children’s Services (DCS)

£129,000

Be the DCS you always wanted to be. Apply for this job

Swindon Borough Council

ICT Infrastructure Manager - WMF2176e

£51,356 - £52,413

As the ICT Infrastructure Manager at Westmorland and Furness Council Apply for this job

Westmorland and Furness Council