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FINANCE
Fundamental reform of council funding will require a cross-party initiative
By Rob Whiteman | 21 November 2023
If the next Government sticks to current commitments, performance in services will deteriorate fu...
FINANCE
Southampton in informal talks with Government for support
By Martin Ford | 21 November 2023
Southampton City Council has been in ‘informal contact’ with the Government over a capitalisation...
FINANCE
Fixing a broken PWLB
By David Marlow | 20 November 2023
The Public Works Loan Board-anchored system of council capital funding is broken, say David Marlo...
CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC FINANCE AND ACCOUNTANCY
Peer reviews: The heat is on
20 November 2023
Is corporate peer review a robust enough way to predict the risks of a future section 114 or is i...
AUDIT
Moving in to pick up the pieces
By Heather Jameson | 15 November 2023
Gavin Jones talks to Heather Jameson about the work that goes into sorting out the aftermath of a...
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...
Chief Executive
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- Future Forum Midlands: Two councils using agentic AI for citizen contact
- Future Forum Midlands: Civil servants dismiss timetable speculation for LGR review
- Drowning in AI tide
- EXCLUSIVE: Burnham wish for new settlement with sector
- Future Forum Midlands: Ex-Starmer advisor sees future for reorganisation
Chief Executive
£205,749 to £224,986
Premium jobNorth Yorkshire Council is seeking an exceptional leader to become our next Chief Executive. Apply for this job
Chief Executive
£competitive
We are looking for an exceptional senior leader with a strong record of leading change Apply for this job
Assistant Director Finance & Governance and Deputy Section 151 Officer
up to £121,526 + a monthly car allowance of £200 per month + fringe allowance of £753 per annum
You will lead a broad and influential portfolio including finance, revenues and benefits, procurement, audit, risk, insurance and corporate fraud. Apply for this job
- Future Forum Midlands: Two councils using agentic AI for citizen contact
- Future Forum Midlands: Civil servants dismiss timetable speculation for LGR review
- Drowning in AI tide
- EXCLUSIVE: Burnham wish for new settlement with sector
- Future Forum Midlands: Ex-Starmer advisor sees future for reorganisation
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