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The limits of muddling through for council finances
FINANCE

The limits of muddling through for council finances

By Andy Pike | 12 October 2026

Andy Pike looks at England’s local government finance crisis and why incremental fixes must give way to sustainable funding reform.

IMPROVEMENT

Councils: Commissioners need to be the very last resort

By Heather Jameson | 08 October 2026

'The question is how to get local government back to the days when intervention was the exceptio...

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frederica-diamanta

Head of Service – Social Care

£60k pa plus International Supplement

Enjoying unique lifestyle opportunities, St Helena Island is a self-governing overseas territory of the United Kingdom. Apply for this job

St Helena

Chief Executive

£197,076 - £214,670

A changing funding environment, rising demand and increasing costs bring new challenges, and we are facing them head on. Apply for this job

Bracknell Forest Borough Council

Strategic Director of Corporate and Governance Services

Grade 19, from £115,794 to £124,441 per annum

This pivotal leadership role sits at the heart of our council and will give you an opportunity to truly influence organisational success Apply for this job

Isle of Wight Council

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