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FINANCE

'Significant weaknesses' at Cumberland and Dorset

By Emily Twinch | 17 February 2025

Cumberland and Dorset councils have both being found to have ‘significant weaknesses’ by auditors...

FINANCE

'Regressive' council tax a growing burden on poorest

By Ellie Ames | 17 February 2025

The average council tax bill rose by 77% in real terms between 1994 and 2020, analysis has found.

FINANCE

Fair funding review must be transparent

By Simon Edwards | 17 February 2025

The fair funding review must be done in a transparent and evidence-based manner if it is going to...

LEADERSHIP

A return to form

By Heather Jameson | 17 February 2025

After a tough few years for Birmingham City Council, the recovery is very much underway. Heather ...

SEND

CIPFA sets out five principles to fix SEND failures

By Ann McGauran | 14 February 2025

The Government has the chance to turn round a failing SEND system by applying five principles for...

REORGANISATION

Call for reorganisation support

By Dan Peters | 13 February 2025

A senior sector figure has called for the Local Government Association (LGA) and Whitehall to off...

FINANCE

Plea for Rayner to write off £5.7bn Surrey debt ahead of reorganisation

By Dan Peters | 13 February 2025

The Government should write off the £5.7bn of debt facing Surrey’s districts to facilitate reorga...

FINANCE

Half of Scotland in 'wrong' council tax band

By Martin Ford | 12 February 2025

More than half of Scottish properties are effectively in the ‘wrong’ council tax band, research b...

FINANCE

EXCLUSIVE: Sector bonds agency could be closed to new business

By Dan Peters | 12 February 2025

An agency created to drive down borrowing costs could be closed to new business if it fails to dr...

FINANCE

Croydon in fresh call for debt write off

By Dan Peters | 12 February 2025

Croydon LBC is lobbying the Government to write off its debt despite suggestions a decision will ...

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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