FINANCE

Missions budgeting in a challenging funding context

By Jon Rowney | 27 September 2023

Public sector recovery and renewal, with limited fiscal headroom to fund more than stabilisation,...

WHITEHALL

Centralisation is not a cosy cocoon

By Jessica Studdert | 27 September 2023

When Detroit went bust it seemed to prove the riskiness of local self-government, says Jessica St...

FINANCE

Resources are needed to keep councils away from the precipice

By Simon Edwards | 27 September 2023

It is becoming more clear a further injection of resources will be needed to stop more councils g...

FINANCE

Bumpy ride for Brum

By Mark Conrad | 27 September 2023

Mark Conrad looks at what form intervention at Birmingham City Council is likely to take.

FINANCE

Clarity is my one wish

By Gill Kneller | 27 September 2023

Clarity from the Government on the three fundamental topics of finance, waste collection changes ...

DATA

The future starts with data education

By Natalie Cramp | 27 September 2023

Natalie Cramp discusses why local government needs to make basic data literacy a standard if it i...

HEALTH

Rethinking our approach to the public health grant

By Lucy Hubber | 27 September 2023

Nottingham City Council believes its new approach to using the public health grant has been a cat...

FINANCE

Housing delivery vehicles – to be or not to be?

By Martin Walker | 27 September 2023

It is critical local councils actively manage the risks posed by housing delivery vehicles by ens...

CLIMATE CHANGE

Central Government should 'step aside on net zero if it won't step up'

By Ann McGauran | 26 September 2023

If central Government ‘won't step up’ it should stand aside and allow local and regional leaders ...

FINANCE

Whiteman announces retirement

By Heather Jameson | 26 September 2023

Finance chief Rob Whiteman has announced he will retire in June.

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frederica-diamanta

Strategic Director, Finance and Resources (S.151 Officer)

£110,799 - £120,706

Blackburn with Darwen is a distinctive, welcoming and vibrant borough with a strong identity and a genuine buzz about the place. Apply for this job

Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council

Principal Lawyer (Adult Social Care)

£55,036 - £58,879

Are you an experienced Adult Social Care Lawyer looking to expand your skill Apply for this job

West Northamptonshire Council

Fire Safety Surveyor

£66555 - £76077 per annum

Help protect residents and shape better standards across our borough.As a Fire Safety Surveyor, you'll use your technical expertise to help make homes Apply for this job

The Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea Council