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WHITEHALL

Centralisation is not a cosy cocoon

By Jessica Studdert | 27 September 2023

When Detroit went bust it seemed to prove the riskiness of local self-government, says Jessica St...

FINANCE

Resources are needed to keep councils away from the precipice

By Simon Edwards | 27 September 2023

It is becoming more clear a further injection of resources will be needed to stop more councils g...

FINANCE

Bumpy ride for Brum

By Mark Conrad | 27 September 2023

Mark Conrad looks at what form intervention at Birmingham City Council is likely to take.

FINANCE

Clarity is my one wish

By Gill Kneller | 27 September 2023

Clarity from the Government on the three fundamental topics of finance, waste collection changes ...

FINANCE

Home to roost

By Meg Hillier | 26 September 2023

The challenges faced by councils in financial crisis stem from Government action since 2010 and m...

FINANCE

Brum kicks off job cuts

By Mark Conrad | 26 September 2023

Birmingham City Council has started a wide-ranging programme of job cuts under emergency plans di...

FINANCE

Ministers turn down Tandridge capitalisation bid

By Mark Conrad | 22 September 2023

Ministers have refused requests for a capitalisation direction at Tandridge DC as they said effor...

FINANCE

Medway effective bankruptcy 'very likely'

By William Eichler | 22 September 2023

It is ‘very likely’ that Medway Council will be forced to issue a section 114, a report has warned.

FINANCE

Birmingham issues second section 114 notice

By Heather Jameson | 21 September 2023

Birmingham City Council has issued a second section 114 notice as it has failed to come up with a...

FINANCE

Cash-strapped councils forced to sell £15bn of assets

By William Eichler | 21 September 2023

About 75,000 assets worth £15bn have been sold by cash-strapped English councils since 2010, acco...

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frederica-diamanta

Strategic Director – Place-Based Services

£Competitive

Stevenage is a town with bold ambitions. Apply for this job

Stevenage Borough Council

Executive Director of Adult Care Services

£158,000

This is an exciting time to be joining Hertfordshire County Council. Apply for this job

Hertfordshire County Council

Assistant Director - People & Change

Up to £91,625 + generous pension

Cambridge is a city of global reputation and local pride – a place of ideas, innovation and inclusion. Apply for this job

Cambridge City Council