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FINANCE

Retirements up by 14%

By Mark Conrad | 31 October 2022

The number of employees retiring from the giant Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) leapt by 1...

FINANCE

Auditor calls for 'systemic change' amid rising poverty

By Mark Conrad | 31 October 2022

‘Systemic change’ is needed to tackle rising poverty in Wales, Audit Wales has warned.

FINANCE

Council defends chief's controversial package

By Mark Conrad | 31 October 2022

Hambleton DC has defended a controversial £225,000 redundancy package for its chief executive.

FINANCE

Section 47 enquiries increase by 7% in two years

By Mark Conrad | 31 October 2022

The number of Section 47 enquiries involving English children’s services has increased by 7% over...

SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP OF MUNICIPAL AUTHORITIES

How Gove can resurrect 'levelling up'

By Cllr Sir Stephen Houghton | 31 October 2022

Chair of the Special Interest Group of Municipal Authorities (SIGOMA) Cllr Stephen Houghton has t...

WHITEHALL

Gove hints investment zones may be scrapped

By Michael Burton | 31 October 2022

Levelling up secretary Michael Gove has hinted that investment zones may be scrapped in a review ...

FINANCE

Councils face £3bn funding gap

By William Eichler | 31 October 2022

Local authorities could be forced to cut essential services as they face a collective funding gap...

FINANCE

It is time to stand up and say 'enough is enough'

By John Tizard | 31 October 2022

This is not the time for setting unbalanced budgets, but it is also not the time to act as if cou...

FINANCE

'Urgent action' required by auditors to improve

By Martin Ford | 28 October 2022

The finance watchdog has said the number of local government audits requiring significant improve...

FINANCE

Council faces 'nuclear option', auditor warns

By Martin Ford | 28 October 2022

The threat of a statutory recommendation is hanging over Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP...

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frederica-diamanta

Chief Executive

Up to £234,171

This is a rare opportunity to lead a council with both strength and ambition at a time of change. Apply for this job

Leicestershire County Council

Director of Adults and Integrated Commissioning

up to £129,530 per annum

A career-defining role at the heart of adult social care transformation. Apply for this job

Kent County Council

Service Director – Skills and Regeneration

up to £114,023

Kirklees is a district of ambition, compassion, and opportunity. Apply for this job

Kirklees Metropolitan Council