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DIGITAL
Radical overhaul required to drag us into the 21st century
By Heather Jameson | 17 January 2024
From central government and the NHS, to police, prisons and local government: the ‘state of the s...
WHITEHALL
The challenge of governing isn't just what, but how
By Jessica Studdert | 08 January 2024
Whoever wins the election, by whatever platform, their entry into office will quickly be met with...
WHITEHALL
Making the first move on devo
By Dr Simon Kaye | 08 January 2024
Dr Simon Kaye says central government will have to work very differently if a more radical progra...
DEVOLUTION
Lord Morse: I do not blame all council failure on 'bad management'
By Lord Morse | 05 January 2024
A recent newspaper article portrayed him wrongly as arguing that any council financial failure co...
FINANCE
It's crucial to preserve the future of local autonomy
By Cllr Bridget Smith | 04 January 2024
Leader of South Cambridgeshire DC Cllr Bridget Smith sets out why the UK Government should let lo...
FINANCE
Finance watchdog launches Thurrock investigation
By Mark Conrad | 03 January 2024
The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has launched an investigation into the conduct of an unname...
FINANCE
'A lot to be done' to improve councils' governance
By Martin Ford | 02 January 2024
There is ‘a lot to be done’ to improve management in failing local authorities, the sector watchd...
ELECTIONS
Crying wolf or creaking system?
By Andy Pike | 19 December 2023
There is contention over the true scale of councils’ financial woes and what lies behind them say...
FINANCE
Dudley's sustainability 'in jeopardy'
By Martin Ford | 11 December 2023
Dudley MBC has set up an improvement board following stark warnings over its finances and governa...
DATA
Future Forum North: 'Move Oflog out of London for independence'
By Paul Marinko | 08 December 2023
If the new Office for Local Government (Oflog) wants to demonstrate its independence it should mo...
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Strategic Director of Finance Operations
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Strategic Director of Finance Strategy
£117,061 - £129,288
Nottingham is a bold, vibrant, and exciting Core City at the heart of the UK, alive with potential and ambition. Apply for this job
Head of Early Years and Early Help
£90,126 - £98,319
Merton is an Ofsted rated ‘Outstanding’ authority—yet it is our ambition, our humility, and our drive to keep learning that truly define us. Apply for this job
Strategic Director of Finance Operations
£117,061 - £129,288
Nottingham is a bold, vibrant, and exciting Core City at the heart of the UK, alive with potential and ambition. Apply for this job
Strategic Director of Finance Strategy
£117,061 - £129,288
Nottingham is a bold, vibrant, and exciting Core City at the heart of the UK, alive with potential and ambition. Apply for this job
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