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FINANCE
Crude reckoning
By David Blackman | 05 May 2026
In the wake of the Iran-US conflict councils could be hit by a surge in inflation, insecurity of ...
PAY
LGA fails to restore collective bargaining for coroner pay
By Martin Ford | 05 May 2026
The Local Government Association (LGA) has been unable to reestablish collective bargaining to ag...
FINANCE
Making the shift
By Christine Marshall | 30 April 2026
As the sector gears up for a new wave of unitarisation, Christine Marshall reflects on the move f...
POLICY AND POLITICS
Professor in fiscal devolution dispute warning
By Neil Merrick | 30 April 2026
Fiscal devolution is almost certain to create disputes between regional mayors and councils over ...
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION
Sector's insurance mutual to be struck off
By Dan Peters | 30 April 2026
The firm created to provide additional insurance options to councils is expected to be struck off...
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
Children's service reforms lack 'foundations for success'
By Martin Ford | 30 April 2026
The Government must go further to fix children’s social care market, a think-tank has urged.
FINANCE
Leeds City Council suffers huge fuel theft as Middle East conflict continues
By Paul Marinko | 30 April 2026
Leeds City Council has had 12,000 litres of fuel for its fleet of vehicles stolen as prices rise ...
FINANCE
Being on the money with finance recruitment
By By Adele Taylor | 30 April 2026
Finding the right person with the right mix is what matters most when recruiting to local finance...
FINANCE
CIPFA to consult on financial management codes
By Martin Ford | 29 April 2026
The Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) is to consult on the rules gove...
POLICY AND POLITICS
Denham criticises Pride in Place
By Dan Peters | 29 April 2026
A former local government secretary under the last Labour Government has criticised the party’s f...
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Finance Development Accountant
Band I (£55,609 to £59,025)
Sandwell Council’s Finance Division is seeking a proactive Finance Development Accountant on a full-time permanent basis Apply for this job
LGR Programme Director
Up to £120k
This is a once in a generation opportunity to shape the future of local government in Worcestershire. Apply for this job
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£72,878 - £80,741
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced community safety expert to join our senior leadership team. Apply for this job
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