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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...

ENVIRONMENT

Driving the green agenda

By Maud Hollis | 10 January 2024

Maud Hollis discusses the crucial role of talent and leadership in local government’s journey to ...

POLICY AND POLITICS

A bit of political spin

10 January 2024

Rishi Sunak’s first speech of 2024 set out his stall for the election year with a clear message –...

POLICY AND POLITICS

Levelling up in Rwanda

10 January 2024

With the concept of ‘levelling up’ – or failure to – set to become a General Election totem this ...

NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE

Don't hold your breath for immediate funding salvation

By Abdool Kara | 08 January 2024

Like Liam Byrne’s 2010 note to his successor suggesting there was no money left, an incoming gove...

WHITEHALL

The challenge of governing isn't just what, but how

By Jessica Studdert | 08 January 2024

Whoever wins the election, by whatever platform, their entry into office will quickly be met with...

FINANCE

Sunak vows to keep public spending down

By Heather Jameson | 08 January 2024

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has kicked off election year with a promise to keep public spending do...

FINANCE

Welsh minister backs tax reforms

By Martin Ford | 03 January 2024

One of the candidates to become first minister of Wales has backed reform of council tax.

HEALTH

Hounslow's LATCO model for leisure focuses firmly on community needs

By Rowland Omamor | 02 January 2024

The LATCO model is a third way to manage leisure services and bring together a commercial head an...

PLANNING

New nutrient neutrality laws shelved

By Martin Ford | 21 December 2023

Plans to introduce new laws on nutrient neutrality have been shelved by the Government.

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frederica-diamanta

Assistant Director for Estate Strategy and Development  

£71,202 - £77,495 per annum

Premium jobWe are seeking an ambitious and strategic leader to join our senior management team as Assistant Director for Estate Strategy & Development. Apply for this job

Derbyshire County Council

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

Sevenoaks District Council

Building Control Manager

£57,457 - £58,462

The Building Control environment is rapidly changing and evolving in a post Grenfell World. Apply for this job

Kirklees Metropolitan Council

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