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CLIMATE CHANGE
Nine in 10 councils back net zero duty
By Martin Ford | 05 June 2024
Almost nine in 10 councils have backed the introduction of a statutory net zero duty.
FINANCE
Quarter of councils spending 5% of budgets on temporary accommodation
By William Eichler | 05 June 2024
One in four councils in England spent 5% of their core budgets on temporary accommodation in 2022...
COHESION
Stronger Things: 'Go deeper to deal with the age of division'
By Ann McGauran | 04 June 2024
Using community power to tackle highly polarised local problems requires ‘going deeper and deeper...
PRODUCTIVITY
So good he sent it twice
04 June 2024
Ministers have demanded councils improve their productivity but Diary wonders whether the Departm...
CULTURE
Taylor's recruiting ground
04 June 2024
Edinburgh City Council has been accused of ferrying homeless folk to Aberdeen and Glasgow while p...
ENVIRONMENT
Beavering about
04 June 2024
Ealing LBC’s plot to reintroduce beavers to wetlands conveniently close to BBC TV studios is gath...
WHITEHALL
Corridors of power
04 June 2024
Conservative Party advisers Rupert and Marianne are discussing the election so far…
LOCAL DEMOCRACY
Stronger Things: Chief champions need to 'renew democracy'
By Paul Marinko | 04 June 2024
Councils can ‘renew democracy from the grassroots up,’ a borough chief has claimed in a plea for ...
POLICY AND POLITICS
Stronger Things: Public services are structured for waste, says Denham
By Heather Jameson | 04 June 2024
The current system of public services is structured to create waste, a former local government se...
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION
EXCLUSIVE: LGA starts to shift on standards
By Dan Peters | 04 June 2024
Senior Local Government Association (LGA) figures expect the organisation’s long-standing relucta...
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Director of Finance Deputy Section 151 Officer
£106,554 - £116,305
Help shape the future of one of England’s largest unitary councils. Apply for this job
Director of Governance and Civic Services
c£130,000
As the Council’s statutory Monitoring Officer, you will champion strong governance and integrity Apply for this job
Executive Director Corporate Resources, Section 151 Officer
up to £160,217
The successful candidate will combine outstanding professional credibility and the ability to influence Apply for this job
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