FINANCE

The biggest event in the local government calendar returns

By Cllr James Jamieson | 21 June 2022

The sector is poised to gather next week at the LGA Annual Conference. Chairman Cllr James Jamies...

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

Max calls councils out

By Heather Jameson | 21 June 2022

Former London borough chief Max Caller has carved out a niche for himself as a serial reviewer of...

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

Councils' problems are due to culture, not cash

By Heather Jameson | 21 June 2022

Heather Jameson says Max Caller is clear that the failures he has seen in local government are no...

ELECTIONS

Changing the culture for our councillors

By Ed Hammond | 07 June 2022

Local authorities need to offer new councillors a welcoming and safe culture that embraces divers...

AUDIT

Examining internal audit's vital role

By Rob Whiteman | 07 June 2022

A new report from CIPFA makes the case for effective and impactful internal audit in the UK publi...

FINANCE

Councillors 'undermining' improvements at Wirral

By Martin Ford | 01 June 2022

The actions of members at Wirral MBC are threatening efforts to improve the council’s finances, a...

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

'Significant weaknesses' found by Birmingham audit

By Martin Ford | 25 May 2022

A report has revealed ‘significant weaknesses’ in services and a ‘lack of stable leadership’ at B...

HUMAN RESOURCES

Making space for the big picture

By Professor Tony Wall | 25 May 2022

Senior officers and leadership teams find it near impossible to make space away from operational ...

CLIMATE CHANGE

Due diligence matters

By Brian Ng | 25 May 2022

Due diligence should not be viewed as a ‘tick box’ exercise, but as a crucial decision-making too...

FINANCE

Councils urged to draw on crisis management skills

By Mark Conrad | 24 May 2022

Scotland’s councils should draw on their COVID-19 experiences when handling the new challenges po...

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Cornwall Council

Director of Public Health

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frederica-diamanta

Service Director Resources & Performance

Up to £123k + relocation

This integrated team will provide expert advice, as well as ensuring a single ‘line of sight’ on resources coming into the authority. Apply for this job

Cornwall Council

Director of Public Health

£112k-£117k

From Starting Well to Living Well and Aging Well, we’re working to deliver a comprehensive public health offer across Somerset. Apply for this job

Somerset Council

Assistant Chief Fire Officer

£121,180 rising to £134,644 plus benefits and provided car

Premium jobReporting directly to the Chief Fire Officer to support and advise the Fire Authority Apply for this job

Nottinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service