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LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

Rebels with a cause

By By Dan Peters | 16 January 2025

The Local Government Association (LGA) has been warned some members could quit over its stance on...

DISTRICT COUNCILS' NETWORK

There shouldn't be a stitch-up by the Government

By Cllr Sam Chapman-Allen | 15 January 2025

Cllr Sam Chapman-Allen says far from seeking to sideline the ability of the electorate to enter t...

FINANCE

National Insurance compensation is 'total shambles'

By Dan Peters | 13 January 2025

The Government’s handling of compensating councils for the increase in employers’ National Insura...

HOUSING

Housing: Time to talk to councils

By Trevor Scott | 17 December 2024

If local government is truly the valued and equal partner of government, it’s crucial to have a c...

FUNDING

Let the funding battle commence

By Paul Marinko | 02 December 2024

The Government’s latest policy statement signals its intent to address the sector’s funding imbal...

REORGANISATION

Is this the big bang revolution for public services?

By Heather Jameson | 13 November 2024

Heather Jameson says: 'If ministers want reorganisation, devolution and/or public sector reform t...

REORGANISATION

Let the debate on structural reform begin

By By Cllr Sam Champan-Allen | 13 November 2024

Cllr Sam Chapman-Allen says: 'Strong, localised bodies – be they district councils or something n...

REORGANISATION

'Write off the debts or reorganisation will fail'

By By Heather Jameson | 13 November 2024

The Government will need to write off the debts of failing councils if they want reorganisation, ...

REORGANISATION

Common ground in the battle for reform

By Heather Jameson | 13 November 2024

Trevor Holden and Cllr Sam Chapman-Allen speak to Heather Jameson about their desire to work with...

REORGANISATION

DCN: Budget's top-down reorganisation opposite of devolution

By William Eichler | 31 October 2024

Local government reorganisation poses a threat to frontline services and represents the ‘opposite...

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frederica-diamanta

Head of Law and Governance and Monitoring Officer

£79,336 – £86,691 per annum

As Head of Law and Governance you join at a critical time. Apply for this job

Crawley Borough Council

Director of Finance and Procurement

£109,248 - £120,622

Gloucestershire County Council is seeking an exceptional, forward-thinking Director of Finance. Apply for this job

Gloucestershire County Council

Group Finance Manager - Pensions & Treasury

£65,873 - £68,775

This is your opportunity to be part of something impactful, where your skills will help shape the future of public sector pensions. Apply for this job

Westmorland and Furness Council