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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...
FINANCE
Council tax rises to 10% of income in some areas
By William Eichler | 16 August 2023
The council tax burden in some parts of the country has increased to more than 10% of the average...
COMMERCIALISM
Councils need certainty from Government on net zero, warns London chief
By Ann McGauran | 16 August 2023
The Government must offer councils coherence on net zero alongside long-term policy certainty and...
HEALTH
The reality of council finances remain: the system is broken
By Heather Jameson | 16 August 2023
What is surprising is the IFS report which concluded that council funding is broken was commissio...
ECONOMIC GROWTH
The lost years
By Ann McGauran | 16 August 2023
The UK is reeling from nearly five years of lost economic growth. Ann McGauran asks what action l...
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Head of Revenue & Benefits
up to £66,952
Located in the heart of beautiful Gloucestershire, Stroud District Council is seeking a passionate, values-driven leader... Apply for this job
Strategic Director of Housing & Communities
up to £99,764 (includes a market supplement, based on experience)
Located in the heart of beautiful Gloucestershire, Stroud District Council is seeking a passionate, values-driven leader... Apply for this job
Executive Director – Finance & Resources
£108,222 plus £3,500 car allowance and generous benefits package
As Managing Director, I’m delighted that you’re exploring this opportunity at such a pivotal moment in our organisation’s journey. Apply for this job
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