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PERFORMANCE
Index puts York top for productivity
By Heather Jameson | 17 October 2024
York City Council has topped a list of the top ten most productive top tier councils in England, ...
IMPROVEMENT
Beating the odds
By Jon Ainger | 17 October 2024
Despite tough conditions, many councils are high performing and delivering for their residents. I...
FINANCE
'Scant' budget report criticised by peer review
By Emily Twinch | 01 October 2024
A finance peer review of East Hertfordshire DC has criticised the lack of information in a budget...
POLICY
INLOGOV hits the mark
By Barry Quirk | 27 September 2024
Barry Quirk welcomes a new report that argues local government should be equipped to deliver, sta...
POLICY
Pushing ahead on performance
By Jason Lowther | 25 September 2024
Jason Lowther says Oflog must operate with a high degree of independence and transparency if it i...
IMPROVEMENT
When the letter drops
By Graham Farrant | 19 September 2024
Graham Farrant charts BCP Council’s journey to overcoming the challenges of being issued with a B...
IMPROVEMENT
Peers find 'blurred' responsibilities between officers and members
By Emily Twinch | 16 September 2024
Ashfield DC must resolve issues with the ‘blurred’ responsibilities of members and officers, a re...
IMPROVEMENT
EXCLUSIVE: More than one in three have not published corporate or finance peer challenge in last five years
By Dan Peters | 29 August 2024
The new Government this week came under pressure to take a stronger line on councils that put off...
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
Cheshire East served with improvement notice
By Martin Ford | 13 August 2024
The Government has issued an improvement notice to Cheshire East Council’s children’s services.
FINANCE
The first steps back
By Heather Jameson | 01 August 2024
Heather Jameson speaks to interim chief Andrew Travers about the current state of local governmen...
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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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