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FINANCE
It is not austerity that caused Birmingham to issue a s114 notice
By Heather Jameson | 19 September 2023
'We now have local government failure appearing in all major news outlets and at PMQs – and it do...
HEALTH
Shaping the future at the Summit
By Matt Prosser | 18 September 2023
Matt Prosser says while there has never been a more challenging time to work in local government,...
ELECTIONS
Millions missing from electoral register
By Martin Ford | 18 September 2023
An overhaul of data sharing with council elections teams is required, a report by the Electoral C...
WHITEHALL
Smith calls for boroughs to be handed vehicle excise duty share
By Dan Peters | 15 September 2023
Devolved funding from vehicle excise duty should be allocated directly to the capital’s 32 boroug...
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION
Deprived areas saw more voters turned away in May
13 September 2023
Areas with more deprivation had a higher proportion of voters turned away at the local elections,...
CRIME
Voter ID law 'poisoned cure,' say MPs
By William Eichler | 12 September 2023
The voter ID rule that was brought in an attempt to tackle electoral fraud in the 2023 local elec...
PLANNING
Is Gove getting his houses in order?
By Duncan Flynn | 11 September 2023
Changes to the rules on nutrient neutrality may be a welcome boost for the housing sector, says D...
HUMAN RESOURCES
Six ways to lead people in a changing political environment
By Gordon McFarlane | 11 September 2023
Gordon McFarlane sets out an approach to help council workforces build the skills needed to navig...
ECONOMIC GROWTH
Beware the allure of fiscal freedoms
By Charlotte Alldritt | 11 September 2023
Without boosting local government, plans for financial devolution at a time of such national econ...
FINANCE
Predictable shock stories...but where is the vision?
By Heather Jameson | 06 September 2023
Birmingham's s114 notice was expected but that didn't make it less eye-popping, says Heather Jame...
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- Future Forum Midlands: Two councils using agentic AI for citizen contact
- Future Forum Midlands: Civil servants dismiss timetable speculation for LGR review
- Drowning in AI tide
- EXCLUSIVE: Burnham wish for new settlement with sector
- Future Forum Midlands: Ex-Starmer advisor sees future for reorganisation
Chief Executive
£205,749 to £224,986
Premium jobNorth Yorkshire Council is seeking an exceptional leader to become our next Chief Executive. Apply for this job
Chief Executive
£competitive
We are looking for an exceptional senior leader with a strong record of leading change Apply for this job
Assistant Director Finance & Governance and Deputy Section 151 Officer
up to £121,526 + a monthly car allowance of £200 per month + fringe allowance of £753 per annum
You will lead a broad and influential portfolio including finance, revenues and benefits, procurement, audit, risk, insurance and corporate fraud. Apply for this job
- Future Forum Midlands: Two councils using agentic AI for citizen contact
- Future Forum Midlands: Civil servants dismiss timetable speculation for LGR review
- Drowning in AI tide
- EXCLUSIVE: Burnham wish for new settlement with sector
- Future Forum Midlands: Ex-Starmer advisor sees future for reorganisation
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