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BUSINESS

Council expected to axe regeneration firm

By Martin Ford | 15 September 2023

A council-owned development firm is expected to close just two years after it was launched.

WHITEHALL

Smith calls for boroughs to be handed vehicle excise duty share

By Dan Peters | 15 September 2023

Devolved funding from vehicle excise duty should be allocated directly to the capital’s 32 boroug...

FINANCE

Spelthorne confident of financial strength

By Paul Marinko | 15 September 2023

Spelthorne BC has struck a defiant note over its level of debt on the back of another Surrey coun...

WHITEHALL

Welsh plea for more council funding

By Dan Peters | 15 September 2023

Welsh councils have pleaded for more funding from the UK Government as they face up to £750m of p...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Rising to the next Levelling Up Fund challenge

By Rhian Davitt-Jones | 15 September 2023

Allocation, deliverability, and data are the key considerations for Levelling Up Round 3, alongsi...

FINANCE

Unions reject latest COSLA offer

By Dan Peters | 14 September 2023

The Convention of Scottish Local Authorities (COSLA) has warned trade unions face a choice betwee...

WELFARE

Modernisation and disruption are required to help those who need it most

By Matthew Adam | 14 September 2023

An outdated welfare system is costing millions and leaving those most in need without the help th...

FINANCE

Michael Gove's local council warns of potential bankruptcy

By Paul Marinko | 13 September 2023

The local council of levelling up secretary Michael Gove has become the latest authority to warn ...

FINANCE

Woking entered s114 territory in 2018

By Martin Ford | 13 September 2023

Woking BC may have faced a section 114 notice at least four years before it declared effective ba...

FINANCE

Bold action is needed to avoid widespread financial meltdown

By Ian Miller | 13 September 2023

While some cases of council failure point to poor decision-making or weak internal control, many ...

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frederica-diamanta

Corporate Director – Adults & Health

£176,061 – £196,002

Lead Change. Shape Lives. Be Part of Something New. Apply for this job

Newham London Borough Council

Assistant Director, People

£89,116 - £104,843 per annum

Experience the best of both worlds with our flexible hybrid working arrangements. Apply for this job

Essex County Council

Executive Director (Children’s Services)

up to £137,831

Are you an experienced and inspirational leader of Children’s Services? Apply for this job

Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council