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FINANCE

Reorganisation and fair funding will 'throw cards up in the air' on budgets

By Ann McGauran | 16 October 2025

The impact of reorganisation and the fair funding review will ‘throw all the cards up in the air’...

PRODUCTIVITY

How productive is local government – and are there any savings left?

By Jeremy Cooper | 15 October 2025

As the sector awaits the launch of the Local Government Outcomes Framework, how ready is local go...

HOUSING

Time to step up the pace

By Heather Jameson | 08 October 2025

Heather Jameson canvasses sector experts’ views on the New Towns Taskforce report, and finds a hi...

DEVOLUTION

Growing London benefits everyone

By Antonia Jennings | 07 October 2025

London must not be ignored as the Government focuses on spreading devolution across England – for...

INCLUSIVE GROWTH

Productivity is not nirvana

By Nigel Wilcock | 24 September 2025

Nigel Wilcock challenges traditional economic metrics and outlines how local government can lead ...

AI

Make AI a booster, not a blocker

By Vivek Behl | 22 August 2025

Without a co-ordinated approach to AI adoption, councils risk causing confusion and frustration r...

HR

Why the four-day week works for South Cambridgeshire

By Cllr Bridget Smith | 13 August 2025

Cllr Bridget Smith says South Cambridgeshire’s four-day week improved service delivery, staff wel...

PLANNING

Slough speeds into the thriving zone

By Will Tuckley | 16 July 2025

Slough’s Simplified Planning Zone shows how the need for a flourishing local economy can be compa...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Unlocking the potential of cities other than London is not optional

By Andrew Carter | 03 July 2025

Responding to the Government's publication of the Industrial Strategy, Andrew Carter says 'there...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Championing innovation

By Alan Welby | 16 April 2025

Alan Welby says the Connected Places Summit was a reminder that innovation is a team game and it ...

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frederica-diamanta

Head of Finance - Children & Young People’s Service

£75,585 - £80,726 (pay award pending)

Premium jobThis is a great place to work for people who want to make a real difference. Apply for this job

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council

Head of Finance and Accountancy (Deputy S151 Officer)

£72,000 (inclusive of Market Supplement)

In this role, you will provide visible leadership and management across the Finance Service Apply for this job

Chesterfield Borough Council

Director of Digital, HR & Customer Services

£97,017

Reporting directly to the Deputy Chief Executive, you will lead a diverse directorate, with responsibility for Human Resources Apply for this job

Chesterfield Borough Council

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