FINANCE

Most councils will find a way to balance their books

By Tony Kirkham | 21 July 2020

What the sector will be announcing in the coming months are cuts to spending plans, says Tony Kir...

WHITEHALL

Watchdog head in 'bankruptcy' warning

By Dan Peters | 07 July 2020

The head of Parliament’s financial watchdog has warned that ‘a lot’ of councils remained at risk ...

WHITEHALL

Starmer to replace House of Lords with elected body

By Michael Burton | 01 July 2020

A Labour government will replace the House of Lords with an elected body of representatives from ...

FINANCE

Council may have to issue s114, warns CIPFA

By Dan Peters | 29 June 2020

Windsor & Maidenhead RBC may not be able to set a legal budget in future years and may have to is...

FINANCE

CIPFA issues temporary s114 guidance

By Heather Jameson | 11 June 2020

Council finance chiefs have been given new guidelines for dealing with financial collapse during ...

FINANCE

EXCLUSIVE: No bail outs for commercial investments

By Heather Jameson | 22 May 2020

Plans to bail out councils struggling with their finances could vary between authorities - but th...

WHITEHALL

EXCLUSIVE: New rules would see councils warn ministers before a s114

By Heather Jameson | 21 May 2020

Finance directors would need to warn the government before they issued a Section 114 notice durin...

WHITEHALL

EXCLUSIVE: Lincoln and Stevenage latest to make Section 114 warning

By Dan Peters | 15 May 2020

Lincoln City Council and Stevenage BC have become the latest local authorities to warn ministers ...

FINANCE

LGA warns councils could face Section 114s 'within weeks'

By Dan Peters | 17 April 2020

Coronavirus-led demand pressures and a loss of income risk combining to push councils towards fin...

WHITEHALL

Counties urge s114 change as coronavirus costs soar

16 April 2020

County councils have called for a suspension of Section 114 and a relaxation of the rules so auth...

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frederica-diamanta

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

Director of Public Protection and Integrated Enforcement

£Competitive

Tower Hamlets is the fastest growing and most densely populated local authority in the UK. Apply for this job

Tower Hamlets London Borough Council

Chief Executive Officer - Housing Delivery Shared Service

£123,983 - £138,786 per annum (37 hours per week)

Blackpool is Changing for the Better, Can You Lead Delivery of the Next Chapter? Apply for this job

Blackpool Coastal Housing