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FINANCE

Councils told cuts will follow

By By Martin Ford | 05 June 2025

Councils have been warned to brace for grant cuts after next week’s Spending Review despite deput...

FINANCE

Thurrock Council seeks 'justice' following alleged fraud

By Izzy Lepone | 04 June 2025

The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) has launched an investigation into Rockfire Investment Finance fo...

DEVOLUTION

Questions over devolution boundaries

By Martin Ford | 04 June 2025

An influential Labour backbencher has questioned the Government’s approach to rolling out English...

WHITEHALL

Government announces allocation of £7.6m reorganisation fund

By Paul Marinko | 04 June 2025

The Government has revealed how much of the £7.6m grant to support the cost of local government r...

FINANCE

EXCLUSIVE: Scotland's financial governance has helped councils avoid failure

By Ann McGauran | 04 June 2025

Scotland’s system of financial governance has helped avoid local authority financial failure, the...

FINANCE

Standing up for scrutiny

By Ann McGauran | 04 June 2025

Jo Armstrong of the Accounts Commission talks to Ann McGauran about why councils north of the bor...

FINANCE

Only a full solution will suffice on SEND

By Rob Powell | 03 June 2025

Rob Powell is hoping for a full resolution of the 'intractable problem' of negative reserves to c...

FINANCE

Mayors in tourism tax plea

By Izzy Lepone | 03 June 2025

English mayors have urged the Government to allow councils to introduce visitor levies to boost r...

POLITICS

Reform councils' finances to be reviewed

By Izzy Lepone | 02 June 2025

A team of auditors led by a UK ‘tech entrepreneur’ will be tasked with reviewing the finances of ...

FINANCE

Spending Review cuts would have 'devastating consequences'

By Martin Ford | 02 June 2025

Councils have warned of dire consequences if their funding is reduced in the face of public secto...

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frederica-diamanta

Executive Director of Place and Customer

up to £179,404 per annum

Shape the Future of Essex. Drive climate action. Deliver for our communities. Apply for this job

Essex County Council

Director of Social Work and Social Care

£100,731 to £104,625

You will join a values-driven senior leadership team, providing visible and responsive leadership. Apply for this job

Trafford Council

Development & Adoptions Lead WMF2670e

£51,356 - £52,413

This is an exciting opportunity to work within the Thriving Places Directorate within the Highways Consenting Team Apply for this job

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