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...
FINANCE
London borough applies for capitalisation direction
By Martin Ford | 27 November 2023
Havering LBC is to apply for a capitalisation direction as it bids to avoid issuing a section 114...
FINANCE
Fundamental reform of council funding will require a cross-party initiative
By Rob Whiteman | 21 November 2023
If the next Government sticks to current commitments, performance in services will deteriorate fu...
FINANCE
Southampton in informal talks with Government for support
By Martin Ford | 21 November 2023
Southampton City Council has been in ‘informal contact’ with the Government over a capitalisation...
FINANCE
Fixing a broken PWLB
By David Marlow | 20 November 2023
The Public Works Loan Board-anchored system of council capital funding is broken, say David Marlo...
CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC FINANCE AND ACCOUNTANCY
Peer reviews: The heat is on
20 November 2023
Is corporate peer review a robust enough way to predict the risks of a future section 114 or is i...
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Director of Finance (Deputy Section 151 Officer)
Up to £128,000
As we respond to a complex and fast-changing financial environment. Apply for this job
Assistant Director of Housing Regeneration and Delivery
Up to £111,000
We’re proud of our track record in delivering high-quality new homes. Apply for this job
Service Director of Transformation and ICT
£95,000 - £110,000
Sandwell’s story is one of potential and striving to realise the ambitions of our borough, our residents and communities. Apply for this job
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