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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

Chief Executive

Competitive

This is one of the most significant leadership opportunities in local government. Apply for this job

Aberdeen City Council

Executive Director for Place

£148,609 per annum, plus benefits

Be an inspirational place shaper for Wokingham Apply for this job

Wokingham Borough Council

Team Manager – Youth Justice Service

£51,356 - £55,539 per annum

Lead change. Transform lives. Shape the future of youth justice in North Yorkshire. Apply for this job

North Yorkshire Council

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