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FINANCE

Woking recovery hindered by capacity issues

By Martin Ford | 07 March 2025

Capacity issues are hindering the financial recovery of Woking BC, commissioners have warned.

FINANCE

Telling all in testing times

By Stephen Evans | 04 March 2025

Stephen Evans sets out how Windsor & Maidenhead BC drew on support to deal with its structural de...

FINANCE

Whole government response required to secure councils' finances

By Ann McGauran | 28 February 2025

Making councils financially sustainable requires a whole government response led by the Ministry ...

FINANCE

Exceptional Financial Support for 30 councils

By Martin Ford | 20 February 2025

Exceptional Financial Support (EFS) worth more than £1.5bn has been granted to 30 councils.

REORGANISATION

Confusion over unclear reorganisation picture

By Martin Ford | 20 February 2025

Victorious councillors in next year’s postponed elections could serve for just 12 months before f...

REORGANISATION

A magic population number for local government is a fallacy

By Colin Copus | 10 February 2025

The Government is progressing with a centralisation agenda dividing local government into deliver...

FINANCE

Three boroughs seek more than £120m financial support

By Martin Ford | 28 January 2025

Three London boroughs have announced in the past week they are seeking exceptional financial supp...

WORKFORCE

Sector targets Gen Z to tackle workforce crisis

By Joe Lepper | 23 January 2025

Councils are focusing on hiring young skilled workers to solve their recruitment and retention pr...

WORKFORCE

Is there a gorilla in our midst?

By Jonathan Werran | 22 January 2025

Jonathan Werran argues that existing local government staffing and resourcing could struggle to d...

FINANCE

Local authorities ask for permission to raise council tax above referendum threshold

By Dan Peters | 20 January 2025

More councils have pleaded with ministers to increase their council tax above the 5% referendum l...

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Assistant Director, Procurement Specialist

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Birmingham City Council

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As the Structures Manager, you will lead the management and maintenance of our highway and open space Apply for this job

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