FINANCE

'Simply not enough money in sector,' says outgoing leader

By Dan Peters | 05 April 2024

The outgoing leader of Nottingham City Council has said there ‘simply isn’t enough money’ in loca...

FINANCE

Public inquiry into Thurrock's financial failure rejected

By William Eichler | 03 April 2024

The Government has rejected a request for a public inquiry into Thurrock Council’s financial fail...

FINANCE

Don't leave finance professionals short-changed

By Mizan Rouf | 13 March 2024

Andrew Tromans and Mizan Rouf outline the past and present recruitment challenges in public finance.

LGIU

Carving out a financial solution

By Jonathan Carr-West | 13 March 2024

With local government currently in the spotlight in General Election year, Dr Jonathan Carr-West ...

FINANCE

A quick fix – but is there any choice?

By Heather Jameson | 13 March 2024

With news of capitalisation directions being given to several councils, Heather Jameson asks if t...

FINANCE

Shifting the dial on moral hazard

By Robert Weaver | 06 March 2024

Robert Weaver looks at the extent to which moral hazard and non-financial risks need to be unders...

AUDIT

Moving forward after failure

By Ed Hammond | 06 March 2024

Ed Hammond considers the governance challenges facing members under section 114 and other models ...

ASSET MANAGEMENT

Government's asset sale plan: Short-term fix or long-term disaster?

By Thomas Howard | 01 March 2024

Selling council assets may provide a quick fix of cash, but cuts off future revenue supplies and ...

FINANCE

Government agrees £2.5bn of capitalisation directions

By Martin Ford | 29 February 2024

A total of 19 councils have agreed in-principle capitalisation directions worth almost £2.5bn wit...

FINANCE

14 councils 'likely' to issue s114s next year

By Ellie Ames | 28 February 2024

More than half of councils are likely to issue a section 114 notice within the next Parliament un...

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frederica-diamanta

Election and Democratic Services Manager

£53,898 to £54,995 (pay award pending)

Premium jobWe are an ambitious and transformative authority, committed to ensuring our services are delivered to the highest possible standard Apply for this job

North Warwickshire Borough Council

Educational Psychologist

£51,893 - £61,664

The Royal Greenwich Educational Psychology & Wellbeing Service (EP&WS) has recently expanded Apply for this job

Royal Borough of Greenwich

Practice Leader - Care team

£52,584 - £55,620

We are seeking for an experienced social worker who is a dynamic leader and is keen to develop their career in management. Apply for this job

Royal Borough of Greenwich