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FINANCE

On funding, let's not lose sight of the smaller stuff

By By Nicole Wood | 17 October 2024

There are many straightforward changes the Government could make to give councils more freedom to...

PERFORMANCE

Solace, strategy and cash-strapped councils

By Heather Jameson | 17 October 2024

Perhaps the true measure of local government is inclusive growth – the ability to build the prosp...

RECRUITMENT

Workforce crisis requires 'urgent' action

By Martin Ford | 17 October 2024

Action to tackle the workforce crisis in council finance teams is now ‘urgent’, a report has conc...

FINANCE

Unlocking efficiency: How eOptimise benefits buyers and suppliers

17 October 2024

Linda Weston looks at how an innovative Commercial Cards solution is bringing efficiencies for bo...

SOLACE SUMMIT

Pointing towards a brighter partnership

By Matt Prosser | 17 October 2024

As delegates gather in Manchester for the Solace Summit, Matt Prosser says the relationship reset...

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

Crisis of confidence

By William Eichler | 17 October 2024

The number of council chief and senior managers confident their council is meeting the expectatio...

FINANCE

Auditors for Redditch and Bromsgrove quit

By Emily Twinch | 15 October 2024

Ernst & Young have taken on auditing Redditch BC and Bromsgrove DC's accounts mid-financial year ...

FINANCE

Solace: Underfunding councils 'ultimate false economy'

By William Eichler | 15 October 2024

Failing to ensure councils are properly funded is ‘the ultimate false economy’ because it forces ...

FINANCE

Peering into the black hole

By Michael Burton | 15 October 2024

How might local government fare from the Budget? Michael Burton dips into last week’s Green Budge...

FINANCE

Two council leaders warn of financial collapse

By Martin Ford | 14 October 2024

The leaders of two councils have warned they are close to issuing section 114 notices.

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frederica-diamanta

Head of Democratic Services, Elections & Monitoring Officer

Grade 12 £67,236 – £71,223 plus £3000pa Statutory Officer Allowance

Premium jobWe are looking for an accomplished and proactive leader for our vacant post of Head of Democratic Services & Elections Apply for this job

Harborough District Council

Deputy Team Manager

£50,574 - £53,607

Strength in people. Strength in communities. Strength in diversity. Apply for this job

Royal Borough of Greenwich

Chief Executive

Up to £177,821 per annum

At City of York Council, we are proud of our strong civic identity, heritage, and ambition. Apply for this job

City of York Council