Putting destiny in our own hands
REORGANISATION

Putting destiny in our own hands

By Richard Flinton | 11 December 2024

Richard Flinton reflects on the challenge of creating one council in North Yorkshire to bring benefits for everyone, and looks at the opportunities ahead.

FUNDING

Biting the bullet on local tax transformation

By Sandy Forsyth | 11 December 2024

Localis lead researcher Sandy Forsyth sets out the political case for local funding revaluation a...

FUNDING

A lot more to come from the NAO in 2025

By Abdool Kara | 11 December 2024

Abdool Kara says the National Audit Office continued to perform its public duty of supporting acc...

WHITEHALL

State will operate 'more like a start-up'

By Ann McGauran | 10 December 2024

The launch of a £100m fund to pioneer public sector reform and deliver the Government’s Plan for ...

FINANCE

Divert NHS cash to social care

By Martin Ford | 10 December 2024

The Government has been urged to divert NHS funding to ease pressure on local government.

FINANCE

Call for clarity on funding reforms

By Martin Ford | 09 December 2024

Experts have called for more clarity on the Government’s reform of council funding.

FINANCE

Future Forum North: Danger of reorganisation 'distraction'

By Martin Ford | 06 December 2024

Concerns have been raised over the Government’s fiscal plans for local government at The MJ Futur...

FINANCE

Future Forum North: Devolve budgets, not tax powers

By Martin Ford | 06 December 2024

Devolution of budgets is more important than tax raising powers, an expert told The MJ Future For...

FINANCE

Welsh local government 'financially unsustainable'

By Martin Ford | 05 December 2024

A finance watchdog has painted a bleak picture of the future for councils in Wales.

REORGANISATION

Decent funding matters more than structure

By Ben Page | 03 December 2024

Ben Page's advice – 'despite being normally very keen on surveys, public consultation and empower...

HOUSING

Funding warning over unsafe cladding plan

By Martin Ford | 02 December 2024

The Government has been warned the success of its ‘remediation acceleration plan’ for unsafe clad...

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frederica-diamanta

Head of Transformation and Project Management

£60,500 - £64,000 per annum

Essex County Council are delighted to be working in partnership with Uttlesford District Council.... Apply for this job

Uttlesford District Council

Town Clerk and RFO

£51,802 - £55,367

Premium jobTown Clerk and Responsible Finance Officer - Aylsham Town Council , Norfolk. Full details and an application form are available aylsham-tc.gov.uk Apply for this job

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£100,880 – £109,106

Premium jobAt Warwick District Council, we’re looking for a Strategic Director who is passionate about our community and excited about making a real difference. Apply for this job

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