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FINANCE
Scaling the annual budget-setting challenge
By Michael Hudson | 18 July 2023
Michael Hudson looks at the challenges of budget-setting and sets out his top tips for tackling t...
ECONOMIC GROWTH
EXCLUSIVE: Councils' pay performance laid bare
By Martin Ford | 18 July 2023
The time taken by councils to pay their suppliers has been revealed in a campaign group’s new rep...
FINANCE
Government to 'reset' local audit
By Martin Ford | 18 July 2023
Local government minister Lee Rowley said statutory deadlines would be announced in the autumn in...
ECONOMIC GROWTH
The future of early years education
By Chloe Darlington | 17 July 2023
Early years provision is an incredibly valuable linchpin in every community and local economy, an...
FINANCE
Fears over ICB cuts impact
By Dan Peters | 17 July 2023
Planned cuts to staffing levels risk driving Integrated Care Boards (ICB) to look inwards over th...
WHITEHALL
More councils highlight financial threats
By Paul Marinko | 14 July 2023
A string of councils have revealed the growing financial perils they are facing.
FINANCE
LGA concerns over supported housing regulation
By Martin Ford | 13 July 2023
Concerns about funding for the sector’s role in regulating supported housing have been raised.
FINANCE
Southampton at risk of section 114
By Paul Marinko | 12 July 2023
Southampton City Council has been warned it risks having to issue a section 114 notice this finan...
HEALTH
The fight against unfair cuts must continue
By Cllr Sir Stephen Houghton | 11 July 2023
The upcoming election offers a fantastic opportunity to get debates around local government fundi...
FINANCE
Building a post-merger Bucks
By Clive Jones | 11 July 2023
Clive Jones describes how merging five councils into one unitary authority led to a streamlined r...
Head of Early Years and Early Help
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Merton is an Ofsted rated ‘Outstanding’ authority—yet it is our ambition, our humility, and our drive to keep learning that truly define us. Apply for this job
Strategic Director of Finance Operations
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Nottingham is a bold, vibrant, and exciting Core City at the heart of the UK, alive with potential and ambition. Apply for this job
Strategic Director of Finance Strategy
£117,061 - £129,288
Nottingham is a bold, vibrant, and exciting Core City at the heart of the UK, alive with potential and ambition. Apply for this job
Head of Early Years and Early Help
£90,126 - £98,319
Merton is an Ofsted rated ‘Outstanding’ authority—yet it is our ambition, our humility, and our drive to keep learning that truly define us. Apply for this job
Strategic Director of Finance Operations
£117,061 - £129,288
Nottingham is a bold, vibrant, and exciting Core City at the heart of the UK, alive with potential and ambition. Apply for this job
Strategic Director of Finance Strategy
£117,061 - £129,288
Nottingham is a bold, vibrant, and exciting Core City at the heart of the UK, alive with potential and ambition. Apply for this job
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