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ECONOMIC GROWTH

A critical time to secure funding – but help is at hand

By Martin Forbes is Strategic director, Local Partnerships | 29 March 2022

There is willingness to rationalise the number of funding pots, but no sign of Government giving ...

FINANCE

Young refugees to provide fresh challenge for councils

By Martin Ford | 29 March 2022

The local government sector is braced for the challenge of protecting a wave of children fleeing ...

FINANCE

Where are the chief finance officers of the future going to come from?

By Adele Taylor | 29 March 2022

Unless we find a way to turn the tide of the recruitment crisis soon, finding staff at all levels...

FINANCE

The dogs that didn't bark

By Michael Burton | 29 March 2022

Little was said in last week’s Spring Statement about either levelling up or inflationary pressur...

WELFARE

Districts deserved better planning from the centre on UKSPF cash

By Ian Miller | 29 March 2022

It will be interesting to see how councils can produce a complementary approach to local investme...

POVERTY

Assume the brace position

By Chris Tambini | 29 March 2022

The real impact of the cost of living crisis is yet to really unfold and, as for council finances...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

How 'levelling up' got left out of the Spring Statement

By Cllr Sir Stephen Houghton | 29 March 2022

The chancellor mentioned the ‘levelling up’ agenda just once in his Spring Statement. Without ser...

FINANCE

Government needs to 'get a grip' on council tax rebate, says Betts

By Heather Jameson | 29 March 2022

The Government needs to ‘get a grip’ on the council tax rebate scheme, the chair of the levelling...

FINANCE

O'Brien defends Sunak's lack of levelling up

By Heather Jameson | 29 March 2022

Levelling up minister Neil O’Brien has denied the spring statement ignored the Government’s flags...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Government vows to end 'postcode lottery' on SEND

By Chris Mahony | 29 March 2022

Schools, councils and health providers will need to work together to support children with specia...

frederica-diamanta

Director of Legal & Governance (Monitoring Officer)

Up to £118,000

The Hampshire & Solent Combined County Authority is being established at pace, bringing together a uniquely complex geography and economy. Apply for this job

Hampshire and the Solent Combined Authority

Executive Director of Finance (Section 73 Officer)

Up to £150,000

As our first Executive Director of Finance and statutory Section 73 Officer, you will build the financial architecture that makes this possible. Apply for this job

Hampshire and the Solent Combined Authority

Managing Director

circa £140,000

The continued success of South London Legal Partnership (SLLP) is rooted in our shared commitment. Apply for this job

South London Legal Partnership

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frederica-diamanta

Director of Legal & Governance (Monitoring Officer)

Up to £118,000

The Hampshire & Solent Combined County Authority is being established at pace, bringing together a uniquely complex geography and economy. Apply for this job

Hampshire and the Solent Combined Authority

Executive Director of Finance (Section 73 Officer)

Up to £150,000

As our first Executive Director of Finance and statutory Section 73 Officer, you will build the financial architecture that makes this possible. Apply for this job

Hampshire and the Solent Combined Authority

Managing Director

circa £140,000

The continued success of South London Legal Partnership (SLLP) is rooted in our shared commitment. Apply for this job

South London Legal Partnership

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