WHITEHALL

Nine councils in section 114 warning

By Mark Conrad | 25 August 2023

Nine councils within the Special Interest Group of Municipal Authorities (Sigoma) have warned the...

WHITEHALL

Consultancy challenges ministers over pension pooling drive

By Mark Conrad | 24 August 2023

One of the Local Government Pension Scheme’s (LGPS) biggest consultancies has challenged minister...

WHITEHALL

Council finance risk from VOA reclassification

By Struan Walker | 24 August 2023

Council incomes could be hit if a Government agency moves to reclassify asylum hotels as domestic...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Unlocking opportunities for young people in Blackburn with Darwen

By Jo Siddle | 22 August 2023

Blackburn with Darwen got the highest grant award of any English authority area from the Youth In...

FINANCE

Asylum 'perma-backlog' to impact councils

By Martin Ford | 22 August 2023

Reforms to the UK’s asylum system are likely to pile more pressure on councils struggling to supp...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Collaborative growth engines

By Tim Pope | 21 August 2023

Irrespective of the model for delivering the functions of LEPs,  transferring responsibility into...

FINANCE

Service costs 'unmanageable', city council warns

By William Eichler | 21 August 2023

Coventry City Council has projected a £12.1m overspend in its budget and warned that service cost...

FINANCE

Council to axe development firm

By Martin Ford | 18 August 2023

Mid Devon DC’s development firm is facing closure, having received £21m in loans from the authority.

FINANCE

Weaknesses in Newport counter-fraud approach

By Martin Ford | 17 August 2023

‘Weaknesses’ have been found in Newport City Council’s approach to fraud, a finance watchdog has ...

FINANCE

Reserves 'critical' at Middlesbrough

By Martin Ford | 16 August 2023

‘Critically low’ levels of reserves have left Middlesbrough Council in danger of issuing a sectio...

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Director of People

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frederica-diamanta

Head of Housing

£64,241 to £74,525 (plus car allowance)

We are currently seeking a new Head of Housing to lead a number of key service areas Apply for this job

North West Leicestershire District Council

Director of People

£80,287 – subject to skills and experience

Bolton Cares is on an exciting journey of transformation and growth and we’re looking for a dynamic, people-focused leader to help shape our future. Apply for this job

Bolton Cares

Director of Finance (Strategy) – deputy S151

up to £125k

Nottingham is a bold, vibrant, and exciting Core City at the heart of the UK, alive with potential and ambition. Apply for this job

Nottingham City Council