FINANCE

Retrograde is no way to fund financial recovery

By Rob Whiteman CBE | 26 March 2024

If councils call out the Government for glossing over the facts, they must ensure terms such as b...

FINANCE

Growing public awareness is an important step in galvanising action

By Claire Kober | 25 March 2024

With a General Election later this year, there’s a clear opportunity to build on the growing publ...

ELECTIONS

'Victorian era' electoral registration failing voters, MPs warn

By William Eichler | 21 March 2024

The electoral registration system is ‘neither effective nor efficient’ and is disenfranchising mi...

BUSINESS RATES

Reflections on the West Midlands trailblazer devo deal one year on

By Ed Cox | 20 March 2024

Ed Cox sets out his five takeaways from the first year of the West Midlands trailblazer devolutio...

HEALTH

Investment in neighbourhood services could be a crucial vote winner

By Mo Baines | 20 March 2024

'As we limp towards another General Election, we have yet to hear any comprehensive plans from ac...

FINANCE

Distribution of funding is the trickiest area for councils

By Adele Taylor | 20 March 2024

It is time for the whole sector to come together with a strong voice to say enough is enough, wr...

LGIU

Carving out a financial solution

By Jonathan Carr-West | 13 March 2024

With local government currently in the spotlight in General Election year, Dr Jonathan Carr-West ...

PLANNING

Setting out the foundation of a long-term housing plan

By Simon Edwards | 13 March 2024

Over the coming weeks, CCN will outline a host of different reforms, from improving delivery of a...

FINANCE

EXCLUSIVE: No pay offer until after local elections

By Dan Peters | 12 March 2024

Local government employers will not make a pay offer until after the upcoming local elections in ...

FINANCE

Making economic development a statutory duty for councils would be a rare win-win

By Abdool Kara | 06 March 2024

The sector wants to make economic development services a statutory duty for councils. Abdool Kara...

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Director of Public Health

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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