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INLOGOV hits the mark
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, starting with a reshaping of its resource base and more certainty over medium-term funding

FINANCE

No decision on whether ARGA will cover local audit

By Dan Peters | 30 July 2024

The new Government has yet to make a decision on how it will fix local audit in the longer term, ...

FINANCE

Avoiding the iceberg

By David Phillips | 18 June 2024

David Phillips suggests steps the next government and councils should take to alleviate the secto...

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

Gove silent after LGA letter on Oflog

By Dan Peters | 04 June 2024

Local Government Association (LGA) leaders have failed to receive a reply from communities secret...

OFFICE FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT

Silence is golden

21 May 2024

It’s fair to say the Office for Local Government (Oflog) has had a bit of a bumpy ride recently.

FINANCE

Could the beating stick be used to point out councils' efficiencies?

By Heather Jameson | 15 May 2024

While local government focuses on the stick used to beat it, where is the carrot?, asks Heather J...

WHITEHALL

EXCLUSIVE: Four councils continue to dodge corporate peer challenge

By Dan Peters | 14 May 2024

Four councils could be at risk of Government intervention as they dig in over not undergoing a co...

SOLACE

Oflog league tables journalist defends article

By Dan Peters | 14 May 2024

The journalist who wrote the controversial league tables story based on data compiled by the Offi...

SOLACE

Don't squeeze out the trust

By Gavin Jones | 13 May 2024

The sector had a responsibility to speak out against a national newspaper article that turned dat...

DATA

The time for answers

By Cllr Shaun Davies | 07 May 2024

Last week, The Times used Oflog data to produce league tables, realising local government’s fears...

ELECTIONS

After the election, beware of needless reshuffles

By Heather Jameson | 07 May 2024

Heather Jameson says senior council officers now face a new challenge: 'turning towards new, ener...

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frederica-diamanta

Programme Lead - Infrastructure Planning WMF2419e

£51,356 - £52,413

We are looking to recruit a new Programme Lead for our Infrastructure Planning team. Apply for this job

Westmorland and Furness Council

Talent Acquisition Lead (Manager)

Band F, SCP 26-31 (£37,280 - £41,771 per annum

Ready to shape the future of talent acquisition in local government and make a real impact? Apply for this job

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council

Policy Lead

Band I SCP 44-47 (£55,609 - £59,027 per annum)

Ready to set the pace for progressive, dynamic policy at Sandwell? Apply for this job

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council