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AUSTERITY
The sector faces a perfect storm
By Claire Kober | 30 October 2023
An overhaul of the improvement and intervention system is long overdue and must urgently take pla...
CHIEF EXECUTIVES
Animosity hampering scrutiny, investigation warns
By Mark Whitehead | 30 October 2023
Animosity between councillors and the mayor of an east London council are hampering proper scruti...
WHITEHALL
EXCLUSIVE: Oflog base 'focus' on Wolverhampton
By Dan Peters | 23 October 2023
The new local government body responsible for identifying financial problems in councils earlier ...
SOLACE
Healey: Government 'right to intervene'
By Heather Jameson | 19 October 2023
Government was right to intervene in failing authorities, a senior civil servant has insisted.
FINANCE
Jones warns of s114 impact
By Paul Marinko | 19 October 2023
The lead commissioner for Thurrock and Slough councils has warned fellow chief executives of the ...
SOLACE
Chiefs' professional development framework launched
By Ann McGauran | 17 October 2023
The first version of a professional development framework to keep local government chief executiv...
WHITEHALL
Croydon improvement panel details exit strategy
By Mark Conrad | 17 October 2023
Croydon LBC’s Government-appointed improvement panel has outlined a timetable for withdrawing fro...
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, ...
Strategic Head of Finance and S151 Officer
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Strategic Head of Finance and S151 Officer
Package up to £109,592
As the Section 151 Officer, you will play a key role in supporting the Council through its wider journey.. Apply for this job
Director of Customer, Digital and Corporate Strategy
£108,842
Premium jobIf you are a strategic thinker who can inspire teams, champion innovation and drive meaningful change, we would love to hear from you. Apply for this job
Partnership and Improvement Manager SEND WMF2888e
£51,356 to £52,413
Are you passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)? Apply for this job
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