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FINANCE
We can't wait for finance reform
By Patrick Meila | 13 January 2025
Despite the pace of change in local government, the crisis in local government finance remain unt...
FINANCE
Sector call for council tax review
By Dan Peters | 13 December 2024
Local government has called for a ‘fundamental review of council tax’ in a long-awaited report.
PEOPLE
Prosser to leave for New Zealand
By Dan Peters | 05 December 2024
Dorset Council’s chief executive Matt Prosser has announced he will be leaving in spring to becom...
SOLACE
A divided sector would do little to further the reputation of councils
By Graeme McDonald | 03 December 2024
The coming weeks promise much and may disappoint many, says Graeme McDonald. 'But rather than cre...
FINANCE
The half billion pound question
By By Heather Jameson | 07 November 2024
Despite Whitehall assurances of protection from rising employers’ National Insurance Contribution...
HR
Innovating to survive
By Michael Burton | 07 November 2024
Scottish council HR professionals meet next week for their annual conference against a backdrop o...
LEADERSHIP
Making a difference in both our work and outside of it
By By Kathy O’Leary | 01 November 2024
Former Leeds Rhino rugby club captain Kevin Sinfield's message that in tough times we must give...
FINANCE
Searching for clarity
By Sir Bob Neill | 24 October 2024
A big week is coming up at Westminster – but what is in it for local government, asks Sir Bob Neill.
LEADERSHIP
To be the very best
By Gavin Jones | 24 October 2024
With so much uncertainty ahead, council officers need to be as good as possible at what they do, ...
COUNCILLORS
EXCLUSIVE: Ministers look to strengthen councillor standards
By Dan Peters | 24 October 2024
The new Government is considering options to strengthen the standards and conduct for those in lo...
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Strategic Director of Corporate and Governance Services
Grade 19, from £115,794 to £124,441 per annum
This pivotal leadership role sits at the heart of our council and will give you an opportunity to truly influence organisational success Apply for this job
Corporate Director of Integrated Commissioning
£127,105 - £136,013
If you’re ready to make a lasting difference across West Northants, we’d love to hear from you. Apply for this job
Service Director: Education
up to £125k
Every child and young person in Somerset deserves the best possible education, wherever they live and whatever support they need to help them thrive. Apply for this job
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