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FINANCE

Guildford leader survives confidence vote

By Martin Ford | 11 October 2023

Guildford BC’s leader has survived a vote of no confidence over the authority’s finances.

FINANCE

Thinking of a section 114

By Rob Whiteman | 11 October 2023

With Birmingham – the largest local authority in Europe – issuing a section 114 notice recently, ...

FINANCE

A response that's a dose of sanity

By Adele Taylor | 09 October 2023

Adele Taylor offers the inside track on the fluid response that has made great strides in stabili...

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

The road to recovery

By Heather Jameson | 09 October 2023

As we see more local authorities going into intervention, Heather Jameson talks to Rotherham MBC ...

FINANCE

What can councils expect from intervention?

By Jessica Crowe | 09 October 2023

With a unique perspective on intervention, Jess Crowe offers up some advice for councils faced wi...

HUMAN RESOURCES

Employers downplay equal pay risk

By Mark Conrad | 09 October 2023

Smith Square is monitoring equal pay claims across the sector but remains confident the national ...

PLANNING

Threat to councils' planning powers lifted

By Martin Ford | 06 October 2023

Nine councils have avoided being stripped of their planning decision-making powers after drastica...

IMPROVEMENT

Birmingham commissioners revealed

By Heather Jameson | 05 October 2023

The team tasked with turning round Birmingham City Council has been announced – including a forme...

WHITEHALL

Jones named as Thurrock lead commissioner

By Paul Marinko | 05 October 2023

Essex CC chief executive Gavin Jones has been named lead commissioner at troubled Thurrock Council.

FINANCE

The 'golden triangle' provides governance oversight and grip

By Kath O'Dwyer | 05 October 2023

Instilling a robust governance culture is essential to local governance leadership, and improveme...

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frederica-diamanta

Assistant Director Children’s Partnerships and Sufficiency

£100,545 to £111,533 plus relocation support  

North Yorkshire is England’s largest county and a beautiful, vibrant place to live and work. Apply for this job

North Yorkshire Council

Deputy Chief Executive – Corporate & Communities

£146,697

As Deputy Chief Executive – Corporate & Communities, you will guide cultural transition, manage competing priorities Apply for this job

South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse district councils

Assistant Director Communications

£104,784 - £110,703pa (Inclusive)

Ealing is one of London’s most dynamic and diverse boroughs, home to vibrant towns, strong communities and major regeneration opportunities. Apply for this job

Ealing London Borough Council

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