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PAY

The more things change

By Ann McGauran | 11 December 2023

Funding and asylum policy are just two of the themes that have bookended an eventful year in loca...

HEALTH

How can councils protect health in the face of financial strain?  

By Jennie Leggat | 07 December 2023

Jennie Leggat highlights the impacts of local government underfunding on people’s health and how ...

FINANCE

How can further local authority failures be prevented?

By Paul Dossett | 06 December 2023

There is evidence in a new report from Grant Thornton that in each case of serious local governme...

FINANCE

One in five councils 'likely' to issue section 114

By Martin Ford | 06 December 2023

Almost one in five councils believe bankruptcy is likely within two years, while doubt hangs over...

RECRUITMENT

Leadership: reflections from NCAS

05 December 2023

Nik Shah, Helen Alwell and Chris Barrow outline why identifying and supporting good leadership is...

AUSTERITY

Can we learn from the authorities who are coping with austerity well?

By Ben Page | 04 December 2023

AI has huge potential to save time in local government if people can be encouraged to use it, say...

FINANCE

Brighton's finances in 'perilous position'

By William Eichler | 04 December 2023

Brighton & Hove City Council’s finances are in an ‘extremely perilous position’, the local author...

SOCIAL CARE

Labour must 'grasp the nettle' early on social care costs

By Ann McGauran | 30 November 2023

Labour will ‘have to grasp the nettle fairly early on’ if it wins the General Election about the ...

FINANCE

Nottingham issues s114 notice

By Martin Ford | 29 November 2023

Nottingham City Council has issued a section 114 notice after failing to deliver a balanced budge...

SOCIAL CARE

Using 'assurance' to aid recruitment

By Craig Clarke | 29 November 2023

Inspections can prove a troubling time for organisations, but preparation and support for your st...

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frederica-diamanta

Chief Executive

up to £165,000

Premium jobEbbsfleet is one of the UK’s most ambitious regeneration projects, a 21st-century Garden City Apply for this job

Ebbsfleet Development Corporation

Road Safety & Parking Manager

£55,579 to £57,770, Grade 13

To manage the parking and road safety teams to provide a comprehensive, efficient and effective service within Highways & Transportation. Apply for this job

Wakefield Council

Finance Manager - Financial Systems and Control

£51,356 - £52,413

Are you an experienced finance professional with a passion for systems improvement and strategic impact? Apply for this job

Westmorland and Furness Council