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FINANCE

Revised Best Value notices for two authorities

By Martin Ford | 31 January 2024

Two authorities have been issued with revised Best Value notices by ministers after it was found ...

ENVIRONMENT

Why flood levy's no longer affordable

By Cllr Paul Redgate | 31 January 2024

As places reel from the impact of recent floods, Cllr Paul Redgate says the Government must deliv...

FINANCE

It cannot be about the way we cut the cake, but the size

By Michael Hudson | 30 January 2024

With a General Election on the horizon the one thing the sector needs – financial certainty – wil...

FINANCE

It's not a bail out: it is tax-funded public services

By Heather Jameson | 30 January 2024

Councils are grateful for the extra cash, says Heather Jameson. 'So thankful, I fear, the sector ...

FINANCE

'Back off Gove!'

By Martin Ford | 30 January 2024

Secretary of state under fire from councils over ‘micromanagement’ of their finances.

FINANCE

DLUHC claims four-day week council saw spike in agency staff

By Mark Conrad | 30 January 2024

South Cambridgeshire DC’s controversial four-day week trial is under fresh scrutiny after data re...

FINANCE

Council to consider levelling up fund judicial review

By Ellie Ames | 30 January 2024

Durham County Council will consider seeking a judicial review into how the Government allocated l...

FINANCE

Isle of Wight debt accounts for 42% of annual budget

By Paul Marinko | 30 January 2024

Isle of Wight Council has insisted it borrows to invest in essential projects after revealing its...

WHITEHALL

MPs 'disturbed' by state of local audit

By Martin Ford | 30 January 2024

MPs have been left ‘disturbed’ by the state of the local government audit system, top officials h...

FINANCE

Teesworks inquiry finds no evidence of 'corruption'

By William Eichler | 30 January 2024

An inquiry into accusations of corruption relating to the Teesworks scheme has found no evidence ...

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Corporate Director – Adults & Health

£176,061 – £196,002

Lead Change. Shape Lives. Be Part of Something New. Apply for this job

Newham London Borough Council

Assistant Director, People

£89,116 - £104,843 per annum

Experience the best of both worlds with our flexible hybrid working arrangements. Apply for this job

Essex County Council

Executive Director (Children’s Services)

up to £137,831

Are you an experienced and inspirational leader of Children’s Services? Apply for this job

Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council