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FINANCE

Birmingham 'actively exploring' action against s151

By Heather Jameson | 12 October 2023

Birmingham City Council is ‘actively exploring’ possible action against its former director of co...

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.

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frederica-diamanta

Principal Ruling Group Support Officer

£51356 - £56673

Liverpool is home to vibrant, energetic, and engaged communities... Apply for this job

Liverpool City Council

Strategic Director of Children’s Services

£139,812 - £153,993

To lead and manage a range of statutory services to children and families for children in need, Apply for this job

Harrow London Borough Council

Head of Legal and Monitoring Officer

£90,347 – £98,135 per annum/y flwyddyn

We’re seeking an energetic, innovative, and inspirational leader to join our team at Powys County Council Apply for this job

Powys County Council

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