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FINANCE

Retrograde step away from cities

By Marvin Rees | 27 November 2023

Marvin Rees laments the lack of support for cities in the Autumn Statement.

AUTUMN STATEMENT

Fulfilling a crucial role for children

By Ann McGauran | 27 November 2023

As directors of children’s services prepare to attend the National Children and Adult Services Co...

FINANCE

London borough applies for capitalisation direction

By Martin Ford | 27 November 2023

Havering LBC is to apply for a capitalisation direction as it bids to avoid issuing a section 114...

WHITEHALL

Councils welcome PWLB rate extension

By Dan Peters | 27 November 2023

Councils have welcomed chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s decision to extend preferential Public Works Loan...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

True collaboration will be key to the success of devo in Surrey

By Cllr Tim Oliver | 25 November 2023

Cllr Tim Oliver says Surrey CC is looking forward to working with the Government and local partne...

CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC FINANCE AND ACCOUNTANCY

Autumn Statement: public services bear brunt of tight spending plans

By Jeff Matsu | 24 November 2023

Jeff Matsu fears the Autumn Statement paints a picture of a chancellor trading up investment in p...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Autumn Statement: not what it says on the tin

By Kate Ogden | 24 November 2023

Kate Ogden says it seems likely either taxes will have to rise further, borrowing will have to ri...

FINANCE

MPs press Government to resolve audit crisis

By Martin Ford | 24 November 2023

The Government should show more urgency in tackling the local audit crisis, a committee of MPs ha...

FINANCE

Fewer than 100 homes for refugees are occupied

By Dan Peters | 23 November 2023

Fewer than 100 homes acquired using a fund to support English councils obtain housing for those f...

FINANCE

Town halls still battling cost hikes

By Ann McGauran | 23 November 2023

Councils are continuing to battle with the impact of cost increases on budgets despite consumer i...

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frederica-diamanta

Head of Housing

£79,968 - £87,755

Lead with purpose. Inspire change. Shape the future of housing in Powys. Apply for this job

Powys County Council

Educational Psychologist

Soulbury Scale A 4-9, plus up to 3 SPA points.

Our newly developed EMBRACE framework guides the actions we take as a team Apply for this job

North East Lincolnshire Council

Director of Business Solutions

£133,234

This is a unique opportunity to play a central role in shaping the region’s economic future and driving long-term prosperity. Apply for this job

Tees Valley Combined Authority