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FINANCE
The process for fiscal devolution is clear and the deadline is real
By Mike Emmerich | 20 March 2026
Mike Emmerich says that while much remains unresolved, the Chancellor’s proposition to give local...
FINANCE
Counting the cost of rectifying exceptional financial support to councils
By David Blackman | 19 March 2026
The scale of the problems exceptional financial support is intended to tackle highlights the need...
POLICY AND POLITICS
EXCLUSIVE: Housing First established model in London
By Dan Peters | 19 March 2026
The innovative Housing First programme has become an established model in London, a website showi...
FINANCE
Smarter payment strategies to boost public sector efficiency
By Linda Weston | 19 March 2026
Commercial cards can help improve efficiency while ensuring accountability, writes Linda Weston
FINANCE
Reform UK tax hike used to 'bash party over the head'
By Martin Ford | 18 March 2026
Worcestershire CC’s 9% council tax rise has been used to ‘bash us over the head’, a senior Reform...
FINANCE
IFS: Mansion tax a 'poor substitute' for comprehensive reform
By Martin Ford | 18 March 2026
The Scottish Government’s mansion tax must be a springboard for further council tax reform, the I...
FINANCE
Reeves' dive into fiscal devo may not get to councils
By Heather Jameson | 17 March 2026
In the run up to this week’s Mais lecture, it looked like more of the same. Another keynote fisca...
FINANCE
Chancellor to give local leaders control over national taxes
By Paul Marinko | 17 March 2026
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has promised to give ‘local leaders’ spending control of some national t...
SEND
Croydon pledge after SEND overspend
By Joe Lepper | 16 March 2026
Croydon LBC has pledged to tackle a raft of problems highlighted in a review into its £16.7m over...
WORKFORCE
Wirral management overhaul to create executive director roles
By Martin Ford | 16 March 2026
Wirral MBC is proposing to create two executive director roles as part of a restructure of its se...
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Chief Executive
£188,576 - £201,902 (pay award pending)
Join us for a rare opportunity to lead one of the UK’s newest and most ambitious councils Apply for this job
Finance Development Accountant
Band I (£55,609 to £59,025)
Sandwell Council’s Finance Division is seeking a proactive Finance Development Accountant on a full-time permanent basis Apply for this job
LGR Programme Director
Up to £120k
This is a once in a generation opportunity to shape the future of local government in Worcestershire. Apply for this job
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