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CHILDREN'S SERVICES
Probing the profit motive
By Ann McGauran | 04 June 2024
The County Councils’ Network has set out a blueprint for sustainable council services, including...
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
Solving the price hike challenge
By Ann McGauran | 04 June 2024
Soaring demand for children’s care placements has driven a culture of profiteering providers and ...
WHITEHALL
EXCLUSIVE: Councils consider legal advice over waste guidance
By Dan Peters | 04 June 2024
Councils are considering seeking legal advice over statutory guidance that will tell local author...
WHITEHALL
What lies ahead for local government?
By Paul Marinko | 04 June 2024
With council coffers looking decidedly unhealthy, The MJ and Norse Group brought together senior ...
EDUCATION
Devolution needs to deliver for learners
By Graeme Atherton | 04 June 2024
Graeme Atherton says further devolution of funding for skills provision has to be a core goal, bu...
FINANCE
Councils in financial crisis predicted to double
By Martin Ford | 04 June 2024
The number of councils seeking support due to financial crisis is expected to double over the nex...
WHITEHALL
Ministers urged to reform Gift Aid
By Mark Conrad | 03 June 2024
Gift Aid donations should vary by region and be targeted at tackling local inequalities, a think-...
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION
Lib Dems in public health cuts reversal pledge
By Dan Peters | 03 June 2024
The Lib Dems have pledged a £1bn-a-year investment to reverse cuts to the public health grant.
FINANCE
Think-tank urges slashing of competitive funds
By Martin Ford | 31 May 2024
Competitive funding of councils should only be used in ‘exceptional circumstances’ under the next...
WHITEHALL
Hoare: We still want productivity plans
By Dan Peters | 30 May 2024
Local government minister Simon Hoare has insisted he still wants councils to draw up unpopular p...
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- Future Forum Midlands: Civil servants dismiss timetable speculation for LGR review
- Future Forum Midlands: Two councils using agentic AI for citizen contact
- More grief ahead as reorganisation is plunged into chaos
- Future Forum Midlands: Ex-Starmer advisor sees future for reorganisation
- West Surrey Council set to announce chief executive
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: Civil servants dismiss timetable speculation for LGR review
- Future Forum Midlands: Two councils using agentic AI for citizen contact
- More grief ahead as reorganisation is plunged into chaos
- Future Forum Midlands: Ex-Starmer advisor sees future for reorganisation
- West Surrey Council set to announce chief executive
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