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FINANCE

Funding review must not only be evidence-led, but needs-led

By By Simon Edwards | 10 April 2025

County areas face a double whammy if the Government uses funding reform to focus resources dispro...

FINANCE

Scottish councils reject shared service proposal

By Martin Ford | 10 April 2025

Three councils in Scotland have rejected a shared service proposal after concluding it would not ...

FINANCE

Mayors' integrated settlements published

By Martin Ford | 09 April 2025

Final details of integrated settlements for Greater Manchester and the West Midlands have been co...

REORGANISATION

Navigate the chaos and dance with the processes

By Tracie Langley | 09 April 2025

Tracie Langley says: 'As leaders, the greatest impact we can make is to instil a sense of calm an...

AUDIT

Government announces new audit commitments

By Paul Marinko | 09 April 2025

The Government has today set out a series of commitments aimed at ‘overhauling’ local authority a...

FINANCE

Policy action needed to solve financial challenges

By Martin Ford | 08 April 2025

Radical short-term fixes followed by changes in policy are required to shore-up local government ...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Early intervention spending down 40%

By Martin Ford | 07 April 2025

Spending on early intervention children’s services has plummeted by more than 40% since the onset...

SCOTLAND

Council urged to take 'more strategic approach' to transformation

By Emily Twinch | 07 April 2025

A watchdog has urged Argyll and Bute Council to take a more ‘strategic approach’ to transforming ...

FINANCE

Resetting the funding system is vital

By Cllr Sir Stephen Houghton | 04 April 2025

SIGOMA’s latest report sets out the path to a more sustainable and equitable local government fun...

FINANCE

A chance to step back and reflect on funding reform

By Jon Rowney | 04 April 2025

The sector needs a way of raising concerns when funding settlements are out of step with its purp...

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frederica-diamanta

Assistant Director Strategy, Equality and Community Partnerships

£104,430 - £111,380

Make Change Happen Where It Matters Most! Apply for this job

London Borough of Hackney Council

Head of Human Resources and Organisational Development

£73,908 - £85,884

As Head of HR and OD Apply for this job

Swansea Council

Director of Environment and Housing

£104,451 - £115,830

Welcome to the Vale of Glamorgan Apply for this job

Vale of Glamorgan Council