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FINANCE

Reset or risk for SEND?

By William Burns | 05 March 2026

The Government’s long-awaited White Paper on major reforms to England’s SEND system is committed ...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Three wishes to transform children's care needs

By John Pearce | 05 March 2026

There are challenges endemic across children’s care nearly four years on from the MacAlister revi...

FINANCE

Auditors' warning over £134m budget gap

By William Eichler | 05 March 2026

Shetland Islands Council faces serious pressure to address a projected £134m budget gap by 2029-3...

FINANCE

Say no to new burdens or face apocalypse

By Heather Jameson | 04 March 2026

Local government will need to prove to the public that there is no more waste, says Heather James...

FINANCE

For councils, the coming months and years will require steady leadership

By Iain Murray | 04 March 2026

Structural reform is needed to return the sector to something resembling financial resilience, sa...

FINANCE

MPs warn reorganisation may worsen audit crisis

By Martin Ford | 04 March 2026

MPs have warned that local government reorganisation could further undermine efforts to fix deep-...

FINANCE

Spring Statement: OBR paints gloomy picture of council finances

By Martin Ford | 03 March 2026

The Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) has painted a gloomy picture for the future of local g...

SOLACE

Leadership in local government is rarely about having full control

By Graeme McDonald | 03 March 2026

Attempting transformation in a complex system without bringing people with you only erodes trust ...

TRANSFORMATION

How Brent LBC is future-proofing services

By Shafiq Kazi | 02 March 2026

What started as a technical improvement to transform payment processes at Brent LBC quickly becam...

IMPROVEMENT

London borough urged to shout about achievements

By Neil Merrick | 02 March 2026

A London borough has been told the shout more loudly about its achievements and prospects so as t...

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frederica-diamanta

Strategic Lead Finance

LGE02 - £65,211

Looking for a role where your expertise can drive real change and shape the future of finance? Apply for this job

North East Lincolnshire Council

Team Manager

£51,356 - £55,539 per annum

Here at North Yorkshire Council, we are extremely proud of our Children’s Services, rated Outstanding across all areas by Ofsted. Apply for this job

North Yorkshire Council

Director of Public Health, Wellbeing and Communities

£119,124 - £139,124 | Permanent

Bristol is a city like no other - vibrant, diverse and full of opportunity. Apply for this job

Bristol City Council

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