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WHITEHALL

Lockdown havoc on finance figures

By Michael Burton | 21 August 2020

Public debt has bust the £2 trillion mark for the first time, up by £227.6bn over the same time l...

FINANCE

Nottingham moves to tighten governance of its companies

By Martin Ford | 20 August 2020

Nottingham City Council is to overhaul the governance of its commercial interests following failu...

FINANCE

Moving from the sprint to the heptathlon

By Jon Ainger | 20 August 2020

Jon Ainger offers  five recommendations for depleted management teams looking to make better reco...

CLIMATE CHANGE

Moving forward in a time of unprecedented demand

By Lawrence Conway | 19 August 2020

Lawrence Conway says confidence building, hope and support, and visionary and purposeful local le...

FINANCE

Green shoots that may buy a little more time

By Adele Taylor | 19 August 2020

While they might not be enough to bridge the significant gaps in medium-term financial strategies...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

We must find a way to invest in our future

By Jenny Coles | 19 August 2020

The ‘hidden harms’ to children over the past six months will be uncovered when schools fully open...

WHITEHALL

IFS finds £2bn budget black hole

By Michael Burton | 18 August 2020

Councils face a budget black hole of £2bn this year due to unfunded coronavirus costs, a new stud...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Councils have the local support to do what they must

By Ben Page | 18 August 2020

As local government works hard to revive local economic activity and resume normality, there is s...

FINANCE

Councils to receive cyber probe

By Dan Peters | 17 August 2020

One in 10 councils will be offered ‘penetration testing’ of their cyber security arrangements to ...

WHITEHALL

Government relaxes recovery plan demand

By Dan Peters | 17 August 2020

The Government has scrapped its requirement for all councils with a cumulative dedicated schools ...

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frederica-diamanta

Digital Transformation Manager

£52,224 to £55,743

Are you passionate about driving digital innovation and empowering others through training? Apply for this job

City Of Doncaster Council

Director of Property and Finance

Up to £139,000

Premium jobWant to help shape a better Brighton & Hove for all? Apply for this job

Brighton & Hove City Council

Strategic Manager – Waste and Environment

Grade 16, £77,503 to £83,584 per annum

The Isle of Wight Council is seeking a bold and visionary leader to take on a pivotal role in shaping the Island’s environmental future. Apply for this job

Isle of Wight Council