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AUDIT

Lessons from recent auditors' annual reports

By Guy Clifton | 24 July 2024

Guy Clifton looks at the lessons from nearly 100 recent auditor’s annual reports and highlights t...

PENSIONS

Pension schemes hit by legislation threat

By Emily Twinch | 23 July 2024

The Government has warned it could legislate to ensure Local Government Pensions Schemes (LGPS) a...

FINANCE

Birmingham commissioners warn of 'dire' finances

By Martin Ford | 23 July 2024

Birmingham City Council’s finances have been described as ‘dire’ by commissioners as it grapples ...

KING'S SPEECH

The Government should see how far the Hillsborough Law can go

By Cllr Elizabeth Campbell | 23 July 2024

The leader of Kensington & Chelsea LBC reflects on what she says was missing from the King’s Spee...

FINANCE

Time for a frank debate on funding

By Heather Jameson | 23 July 2024

Heather Jameson talks to the new chief of CIPFA Owen Mapley about having hard things to say to t...

FINANCE

Sector told to brace for spending cuts

By William Eichler | 22 July 2024

Local government could face annual spending cuts averaging 2.4% by 2029, with services expected t...

KING'S SPEECH

Squaring the circle

By Seb Lowe | 18 July 2024

Joe Montgomery and Seb Lowe review the King’s Speech, and they conclude the sector is well placed...

FINANCE

'Nothing should be off the table' – CIPFA chief

By Heather Jameson | 18 July 2024

Abandoned Conservative policies for fixing local government finance should remain on the table, t...

LGA

Huge change brings opportunities for sector

By By Louise Gittins | 17 July 2024

A new Parliament presents a great opportunity to reset the relationship between national and loca...

FINANCE

The new Government will need to be radical early

By Nicole Wood | 17 July 2024

'The good news is that local government has the expertise to enable financial sustainability, wor...

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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

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

Corporate Director Children and Young People’s Service

£141,233 to £164,272 plus relocation support

We are looking to appoint our new Corporate Director Children and Young People’s Service. Apply for this job

North Yorkshire Council