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It cannot be about the way we cut the cake, but the size

By Michael Hudson | 30 January 2024

With a General Election on the horizon the one thing the sector needs – financial certainty – wil...

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It's not a bail out: it is tax-funded public services

By Heather Jameson | 30 January 2024

Councils are grateful for the extra cash, says Heather Jameson. 'So thankful, I fear, the sector ...

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'Back off Gove!'

By Martin Ford | 30 January 2024

Secretary of state under fire from councils over ‘micromanagement’ of their finances.

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DLUHC claims four-day week council saw spike in agency staff

By Mark Conrad | 30 January 2024

South Cambridgeshire DC’s controversial four-day week trial is under fresh scrutiny after data re...

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Council to consider levelling up fund judicial review

By Ellie Ames | 30 January 2024

Durham County Council will consider seeking a judicial review into how the Government allocated l...

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Isle of Wight debt accounts for 42% of annual budget

By Paul Marinko | 30 January 2024

Isle of Wight Council has insisted it borrows to invest in essential projects after revealing its...

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MPs 'disturbed' by state of local audit

By Martin Ford | 30 January 2024

MPs have been left ‘disturbed’ by the state of the local government audit system, top officials h...

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Teesworks inquiry finds no evidence of 'corruption'

By William Eichler | 30 January 2024

An inquiry into accusations of corruption relating to the Teesworks scheme has found no evidence ...

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In praise of a useful financial firebreak

By Iain Murray | 29 January 2024

A section s114 notice does not provide a ready-made solution to councils’ funding problems, but i...

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Section 114: Is it really worth all the drama?

By Graham Chapman | 29 January 2024

Former leader of Nottingham City Council Cllr Graham Chapman looks at the process of serving a se...

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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

Strategic Director, Corporate Services

c£162,000 per annum, more for an exceptional candidate

Bradford is at an extraordinary moment of transformation Apply for this job

City of Bradford MDC

Director of Human Resources

£119,466 - £131,207

Bradford is at an extraordinary moment of transformation Apply for this job

City of Bradford MDC