SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP OF MUNICIPAL AUTHORITIES

How government can support the retention of essential service delivery

By Karima Dakhama | 15 November 2023

Senior consultant at CIPFA Penna Karima Dakhama looks at how local authorities through innovation...

DEVOLUTION

Keeping the faith

By Heather Jameson | 15 November 2023

As local government battles with budgets and rising demand, Heather Jameson spoke to Leeds City C...

WHITEHALL

Job cuts 'inevitable' at Brum

By Mark Conrad | 14 November 2023

Birmingham City Council is poised to reveal a worse-than-expected financial position as it embark...

WHITEHALL

The problem is Government, not local government

By Paul Martin | 14 November 2023

Paul Martin argues councils are being forced to focus on minimum service levels while maximising ...

FINANCE

Don't call it a comeback

By Dan Peters | 14 November 2023

Dan Peters talks to Cllr Rowenna Davis and Mayor Jason Perry about Croydon LBC's improvement jour...

FINANCE

Brum commissioners warn council will need further help to agree lawful budget

By Mark Conrad | 09 November 2023

Commissioners at Birmingham City Council have warned it will struggle to agree a lawful budget ne...

FINANCE

Council looks to address £100m 'black hole'

By Ellie Ames | 01 November 2023

Somerset Council is considering measures, including reducing staffing and cutting services to sta...

FINANCE

Bradford latest to issue section 114 warning

By Mark Whitehead | 31 October 2023

Bradford City Council has warned it may become the latest to declare an emergency section 114 not...

SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP OF MUNICIPAL AUTHORITIES

High quality properly funded services must underpin levelling up

By Cllr Sir Stephen Houghton | 30 October 2023

Cllr Sir Stephen Houghton says local government funding needs a reset of business rates growth, a...

FINANCE

Councils are heading for the end of the line

By Andrew Blake-Herbert | 30 October 2023

There’s no time to lose. Financial pressure is mounting on councils and, says Andrew Blake-Herber...

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Commissioning Manager - Design Services

£53,691 - £55,886 per annum (pay award pending)

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Commissioning Manager (Design Services) to join our dynamic team. Apply for this job

Mansfield District Council

Corporate Director of Wellbeing

£153k (pay award pending)

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Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council

Director of Planning and Economy

£104,464 (plus generous pension and benefits)

Southend-on-Sea is one of the UK’s newest cities, and this is a fascinating time to join us as we shape our future. Apply for this job

Southend-on-Sea City Council

frederica-diamanta

Commissioning Manager - Design Services

£53,691 - £55,886 per annum (pay award pending)

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Commissioning Manager (Design Services) to join our dynamic team. Apply for this job

Mansfield District Council

Corporate Director of Wellbeing

£153k (pay award pending)

This is a career-defining opportunity to lead one of the most critical and wide-reaching roles at BCP Council Apply for this job

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council

Director of Planning and Economy

£104,464 (plus generous pension and benefits)

Southend-on-Sea is one of the UK’s newest cities, and this is a fascinating time to join us as we shape our future. Apply for this job

Southend-on-Sea City Council