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WHITEHALL

Four-day week council decision 'disappointing and arrogant'

By Dan Peters | 14 March 2024

South Cambridgeshire DC’s decision to continue with its four-day week is ‘disappointing and arrog...

FINANCE

Homelessness inquiry launched by NAO

By Dan Peters | 13 March 2024

The National Audit Office (NAO) has launched an inquiry into homelessness as the issue piles pres...

FINANCE

Welsh council tax rises finalised

By Paul Marinko | 13 March 2024

The average council tax rise for Welsh local authorities will be just over 8% next year.

HOUSING

Smarter spend will get Britain building again

By Stephen Muers | 13 March 2024

Stephen Muers says policymakers must ‘spend smarter’ to tackle the temporary housing crisis, and ...

FINANCE

Don't leave finance professionals short-changed

By Mizan Rouf | 13 March 2024

Andrew Tromans and Mizan Rouf outline the past and present recruitment challenges in public finance.

FINANCE

No more Games

13 March 2024

They say life is a marathon – not a sprint.

HEALTH

Fighting fit in Stockport

By Cllr Mark Hunter | 13 March 2024

It may be testing times for councils, but Stockport MBC is pulling out the stops to ensure its re...

FINANCE

A conspiracy of silence

By Michael Burton | 13 March 2024

Both Conservatives and Labour have been coy about how they intend to improve public services, red...

FINANCE

Governing the local AI revolution

By Amardeep Gill | 13 March 2024

A nuanced approach to governance is needed to successfully navigate the challenge of integrating ...

FINANCE

Who can solve the council tax conundrum?

By Jon Rowney | 13 March 2024

In the latest of The MJ’s series outlining a new vision for local government, drawing from the Ly...

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frederica-diamanta

Corporate Director – Adults & Health

£176,061 – £196,002

Lead Change. Shape Lives. Be Part of Something New. Apply for this job

Newham London Borough Council

Assistant Director, People

£89,116 - £104,843 per annum

Experience the best of both worlds with our flexible hybrid working arrangements. Apply for this job

Essex County Council

Executive Director (Children’s Services)

up to £137,831

Are you an experienced and inspirational leader of Children’s Services? Apply for this job

Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council