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FINANCE
The dire state of local government finances risks undermining devolution
By Zoe Billingham | 12 December 2023
'Failing to put local government finances on a sustainable footing could undermine the progress b...
ASSOCIATION OF DIRECTORS OF CHILDRENS SERVICES
Remove the risk from large private providers
By John Pearce | 11 December 2023
Local authorities are the sole purchasers of children’s care placements, yet are often held to ra...
FINANCE
How bad does it have to get?
By John Sellgren | 11 December 2023
The current situation of financial failure shows just how pressing the case for reform of local g...
FINANCE
Innovating in impossible times
By Martin Ford | 11 December 2023
The spectre of a section 114 notice looms over several councils, but one of the first to warn it ...
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...
Strategic Director of Community Services
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Strategic Director of Community Services
Grade 20, from £120,536 to £129,500 per annum
As a forward-thinking local authority, we put people first and champion innovation, collaboration, and excellence in everything we do. Apply for this job
Assistant Director of SEND
£80,995 - £86,757
Are you ready to lead transformational change for children and young people in Sheffield? Apply for this job
Strategic Director of Resources (S151 Officer)
£90,346 - £100,973
North West Leicestershire is a district on the move – we are ambitious, connected, and ready for the future. Apply for this job
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