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FINANCE

Lyons: Where are we now?

By Michael Burton | 23 January 2024

The Lyons review of local government was published 17 years ago. If the inquiry recommendations h...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

 Peer review publication comes at an exciting time for Stockport

By Cllr Mark Hunter | 23 January 2024

The LGA Corporate Peer Challenge process provided Stockport MBC with valuable insight and learnin...

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

IMPOWER recruits former LGA chief

By Martin Ford | 17 January 2024

IMPOWER has announced the appointment of Mark Lloyd as an executive director.

FINANCE

Local government's very own FTSE

By Jes Ladva | 15 January 2024

The scale and breadth of local government often goes unsung, says Jes Ladva. He outlines why Odge...

FINANCE

Money, money everywhere?

By Martin Ford | 15 January 2024

Councils’ reserves are not there to be guarded, says a local government minister. In straitened t...

FINANCE

Clarity will be crucial to reform

By Emmet Regan | 15 January 2024

As 2024 begins, Emmet Regan sets out a framework for any incoming government to consider when map...

FINANCE

Audit reset to trigger slew of qualified and disclaimed opinions

By Martin Ford | 10 January 2024

The auditor general has warned of qualified and disclaimed audits being issued ahead of a reset t...

WHITEHALL

LGA calls for powers to withhold councillors' address

By Mark Conrad | 10 January 2024

Monitoring officers should be allowed to withhold councillors’ home addresses from public registe...

FINANCE

A huge year – but will local government's voice be heard?

By Heather Jameson | 10 January 2024

'While politicians are holding the line – that councils have plenty of cash and financial failure...

FINANCE

Minister in reserves row

By Martin Ford | 09 January 2024

Local government minister Simon Hoare has said councils ‘can and should consider drawing on their...

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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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