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FINANCE

Scottish councils 'under extraordinary pressure'

By Martin Ford | 29 October 2024

The council finance system in Scotland requires reform to avoid ‘catastrophe’, newly-published re...

FINANCE

English councils face £9.3bn deficit by 2026-27

By Ellie Ames | 25 October 2024

Fresh analysis has uncovered a £9.3bn funding shortfall facing councils in England by 2026-27.

FINANCE

Slough's financial crisis 'may deteriorate further'

By Martin Ford | 25 October 2024

External auditors have cast doubt on Slough BC’s financial recovery plans.

FINANCE

The downward blip in CPI is 'not ideal timing'

By By Ian Miller | 25 October 2024

There is a danger the local government settlement will be constructed on an unrealistically low a...

FINANCE

More 'unpalatable' decisions ahead, says finance chief

By Dan Peters | 24 October 2024

A sector finance expert has warned councils will have to continue making ‘unpalatable’ decisions.

FINANCE

Edinburgh Council told to 'accelerate' transformation

By William Eichler | 24 October 2024

Senior officers and councillors at Edinburgh City Council must ‘accelerate its transformation and...

FINANCE

Call for council finance taskforce

By Martin Ford | 24 October 2024

A local government finance taskforce has been proposed in a bid to reduce health inequalities.

SOCIAL CARE

Councils face 'social care blackhole'

By Lee Peart | 24 October 2024

Councils are facing a ‘social care blackhole’ in their finances, according to the Lib Dems.

FINANCE

Searching for clarity

By Sir Bob Neill | 24 October 2024

A big week is coming up at Westminster – but what is in it for local government, asks Sir Bob Neill.

RECRUITMENT

View from the Hill

By Greg Hayes | 23 October 2024

Shifting the focus from finances can help in recruiting an retaining talent, says Greg Hayes.

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Head of Housing

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North East Lincolnshire Council

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frederica-diamanta

Head of Housing

£79,968 - £87,755

Lead with purpose. Inspire change. Shape the future of housing in Powys. Apply for this job

Powys County Council

Educational Psychologist

Soulbury Scale A 4-9, plus up to 3 SPA points.

Our newly developed EMBRACE framework guides the actions we take as a team Apply for this job

North East Lincolnshire Council

Director of Business Solutions

£133,234

This is a unique opportunity to play a central role in shaping the region’s economic future and driving long-term prosperity. Apply for this job

Tees Valley Combined Authority