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FINANCE

Investigation launched into unlawful finances

By Martin Ford | 05 January 2022

Nottingham City Council has ordered an independent investigation to resolve ‘unanswered questions...

HEALTH

The road to stability

By Tris Dyson | 23 December 2021

Tris Dyson says it’s time for Government to lead on innovation, to bolster financial resilience a...

SCOTLAND

Scottish settlement 'worst seen' by leaders

By Martin Ford | 23 December 2021

Council leaders in Scotland are demanding a meeting with First Minister Nicola Sturgeon over fund...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Councils to deliver £1bn business rescue package

By Martin Ford | 21 December 2021

Local authorities have been tasked with administering the Government’s business grants scheme as ...

FINANCE

Challenging financial future for Northern Irish councils

By Martin Ford | 21 December 2021

Northern Ireland’s financial watchdog has warned of challenging years ahead for the region’s coun...

FINANCE

Welsh councils win £750m funding boost

By Martin Ford | 20 December 2021

The Welsh Government has included a £743m increase in funding for councils in its latest budget.

HOMELESSNESS

£25m scheme to protect rough sleepers launched

By Martin Ford | 20 December 2021

Councils have been tasked with accommodating and vaccinating people sleeping rough in response to...

SOCIAL CARE

This provisional settlement makes the job of districts harder

By Cllr Sharon Taylor | 20 December 2021

The Provisional Local Government Finance Settlement falls short of what district councils need an...

SOCIAL CARE

This settlement is very much a stop gap

By Sir Stephen Houghton | 20 December 2021

Cllr Sir Stephen Houghton of SIGOMA says a ‘stopgap’ settlement with a welcome funding boost need...

HOUSING

How the North-East is leading the way in innovative affordable housing delivery

By Craig Smailes | 17 December 2021

A leaseback funding model with Kajima is helping Newcastle City Council avoid large upfront capit...

frederica-diamanta

Director of People

£108,697 - £117,998

As a leader at Lancashire County Council, you’ll join an authority with real scale, courageous ambition and deep pride in place. Apply for this job

Lancashire County Council

Director of Strategy and Transformation

£108,697 - £117,998

As a leader at Lancashire County Council, you’ll join an authority with real scale, courageous ambition and deep pride in place. Apply for this job

Lancashire County Council

Highway Design and Construction Manager

Grade N, scp50 £62,443 to scp53 £65,663 per annum, plus essential car user allowance

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frederica-diamanta

Director of People

£108,697 - £117,998

As a leader at Lancashire County Council, you’ll join an authority with real scale, courageous ambition and deep pride in place. Apply for this job

Lancashire County Council

Director of Strategy and Transformation

£108,697 - £117,998

As a leader at Lancashire County Council, you’ll join an authority with real scale, courageous ambition and deep pride in place. Apply for this job

Lancashire County Council

Highway Design and Construction Manager

Grade N, scp50 £62,443 to scp53 £65,663 per annum, plus essential car user allowance

We embrace AI to enhance our operations and to innovate our services. Apply for this job

Bolton Council