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ECONOMIC GROWTH
We must support big cities to grow
By Andrew Carter | 10 July 2023
Over the last 50 years, the UK has – deliberately and sometimes for good reasons – made policy de...
PAY
It's not all about the money…
By Martin Tucker | 04 July 2023
Sometimes it feels as if we are fishing in an ever-diminishing pool of local government talent, s...
FINANCE
Brum in spending freeze over equal pay issue
By Heather Jameson | 28 June 2023
Birmingham City Council has called a halt to its spending after an equal pay liability was reveal...
WHITEHALL
Legality of severance payment guidance questioned
By Dan Peters | 26 June 2023
The Local Government Association (LGA) has questioned the legality of statutory guidance governin...
HEALTH
Unlock some of the held-back adult social care reform funding
By Beverley Tarka | 20 June 2023
While the first survey of adult social care directors since the pandemic contains some good news,...
PAY
Is a national care service what we can expect from the next Labour Government?
By Simon Bottery | 12 June 2023
There are huge implications for local government in a new report on adult social care, says Simon...
PAY
53 authorities pay women more than men
07 June 2023
Figures showing average pay last year in more than 50 English and Welsh councils was higher for w...
BUSINESS
Croydon acted unlawfully, tribunal judge rules
By Heather Jameson | 05 June 2023
A tribunal judge has ruled Croydon LBC acted unlawfully when it refused to pay a former executive...
PAY
Unite in summer strike warning
By Dan Peters | 01 June 2023
Trade union Unite has warned summer strike action will hit key events after talks with the Conven...
FINANCE
Chiefs reject pay offer
By Martin Ford | 31 May 2023
Senior officers have formally rejected the ‘full and final’ pay offer tabled by employers.
Head of Early Years and Early Help
£90,126 - £98,319
Merton is an Ofsted rated ‘Outstanding’ authority—yet it is our ambition, our humility, and our drive to keep learning that truly define us. Apply for this job
Strategic Director of Finance Operations
£117,061 - £129,288
Nottingham is a bold, vibrant, and exciting Core City at the heart of the UK, alive with potential and ambition. Apply for this job
Strategic Director of Finance Strategy
£117,061 - £129,288
Nottingham is a bold, vibrant, and exciting Core City at the heart of the UK, alive with potential and ambition. Apply for this job
Head of Early Years and Early Help
£90,126 - £98,319
Merton is an Ofsted rated ‘Outstanding’ authority—yet it is our ambition, our humility, and our drive to keep learning that truly define us. Apply for this job
Strategic Director of Finance Operations
£117,061 - £129,288
Nottingham is a bold, vibrant, and exciting Core City at the heart of the UK, alive with potential and ambition. Apply for this job
Strategic Director of Finance Strategy
£117,061 - £129,288
Nottingham is a bold, vibrant, and exciting Core City at the heart of the UK, alive with potential and ambition. Apply for this job
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