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FINANCE
It cannot be about the way we cut the cake, but the size
By Michael Hudson | 30 January 2024
With a General Election on the horizon the one thing the sector needs – financial certainty – wil...
FINANCE
It's not a bail out: it is tax-funded public services
By Heather Jameson | 30 January 2024
Councils are grateful for the extra cash, says Heather Jameson. 'So thankful, I fear, the sector ...
FINANCE
'Back off Gove!'
By Martin Ford | 30 January 2024
Secretary of state under fire from councils over ‘micromanagement’ of their finances.
FINANCE
DLUHC claims four-day week council saw spike in agency staff
By Mark Conrad | 30 January 2024
South Cambridgeshire DC’s controversial four-day week trial is under fresh scrutiny after data re...
FINANCE
Council to consider levelling up fund judicial review
By Ellie Ames | 30 January 2024
Durham County Council will consider seeking a judicial review into how the Government allocated l...
FINANCE
Isle of Wight debt accounts for 42% of annual budget
By Paul Marinko | 30 January 2024
Isle of Wight Council has insisted it borrows to invest in essential projects after revealing its...
WHITEHALL
MPs 'disturbed' by state of local audit
By Martin Ford | 30 January 2024
MPs have been left ‘disturbed’ by the state of the local government audit system, top officials h...
FINANCE
Teesworks inquiry finds no evidence of 'corruption'
By William Eichler | 30 January 2024
An inquiry into accusations of corruption relating to the Teesworks scheme has found no evidence ...
FINANCE
In praise of a useful financial firebreak
By Iain Murray | 29 January 2024
A section s114 notice does not provide a ready-made solution to councils’ funding problems, but i...
FINANCE
Section 114: Is it really worth all the drama?
By Graham Chapman | 29 January 2024
Former leader of Nottingham City Council Cllr Graham Chapman looks at the process of serving a se...
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Chief Quality Officer
£150,892 plus car allowance (£8,153-£10,192)
At Alternative Futures Group, we believe quality is not measured by processes alone. It is measured by the difference we make to people's lives. Apply for this job
Executive Director Adult Social Care and Health (DASS)
£161,239 - £177,363 plus benefits
This is not a maintenance role. It is a transformation leadership opportunity: to bring services and cultures together. Apply for this job
Assistant Director of Legal and Governance (Deputy Monitoring Officer)
£91,639 to £99,427
We are seeking someone with a strong grounding in local government law and governance, or experience gained in a similar environment. Apply for this job
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