ECONOMIC GROWTH

Future Forum North: More devolution will 'help with growth'

By Paul Marinko | 01 December 2022

More devolution will ‘help with growth,’ the director of the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) t...

SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP OF MUNICIPAL AUTHORITIES

Why levelling up is on life support

By Sir Stephen Houghton | 30 November 2022

Cllr Sir Stephen Houghton says it is the poorest and most vulnerable who rely on local services a...

FINANCE

Finance reform is the Christmas present we need

By Graeme McDonald | 30 November 2022

Delays in financial settlements and an absence of multi-year settlements have some very real cost...

FINANCE

A little more financial wiggle room for councils

By Simon Christian | 25 November 2022

While most of the announced consolidation of public finances has been pushed to after the next el...

COUNCIL TAX

Balancing collection with protection

By Ged Curran | 23 November 2022

Ged Curran outlines the new Enforcement Conduct Board’s early priorities and future plans. Effect...

WHITEHALL

Sector braced for more s114 notices after third for Croydon

By Mark Conrad | 22 November 2022

The sector is braced for further section 114 notices after Croydon LBC this week issued its third...

ADULT SOCIAL CARE

Autumn Statement: It's pretty depressing, but it could have been worse

By Chris Tambini | 21 November 2022

Chris Tambini says that after the Autumn Statement local government is in a better place than we ...

WASTE

Autumn Statement: A curate's egg for districts

By Ian Miller | 21 November 2022

Tracy Bingham and Ian Miller say that without bold changes in legislation and policy the ability ...

COUNCIL TAX

Autumn Statement: Jam today, gruel tomorrow

By Michael Burton | 21 November 2022

In last week’s Autumn Statement chancellor Jeremy Hunt has pushed public spending cuts beyond the...

WHITEHALL

Autumn Statement: The pain has just been deferred

By Jessica Studdert | 18 November 2022

If the Government’s priority was stability, the Autumn Statement failed to deliver, says Jessica ...

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frederica-diamanta

Service Director Resources & Performance

Up to £123k + relocation

This integrated team will provide expert advice, as well as ensuring a single ‘line of sight’ on resources coming into the authority. Apply for this job

Cornwall Council

Director of Public Health

£112k-£117k

From Starting Well to Living Well and Aging Well, we’re working to deliver a comprehensive public health offer across Somerset. Apply for this job

Somerset Council

Assistant Chief Fire Officer

£121,180 rising to £134,644 plus benefits and provided car

Premium jobReporting directly to the Chief Fire Officer to support and advise the Fire Authority Apply for this job

Nottinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service