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WHITEHALL

£40bn of fiscal tightening needed, says think-tank

By Michael Burton | 01 November 2022

At least £40bn of ‘fiscal tightening’ including tax rises such as the restoration of the health a...

FINANCE

Retirements up by 14%

By Mark Conrad | 31 October 2022

The number of employees retiring from the giant Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) leapt by 1...

FINANCE

Auditor calls for 'systemic change' amid rising poverty

By Mark Conrad | 31 October 2022

‘Systemic change’ is needed to tackle rising poverty in Wales, Audit Wales has warned.

FINANCE

Council defends chief's controversial package

By Mark Conrad | 31 October 2022

Hambleton DC has defended a controversial £225,000 redundancy package for its chief executive.

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

New bullying policy for criticised council

By Martin Ford | 31 October 2022

A council is expected to overhaul its anti-bullying procedures after accusations of officers exer...

OFSTED

Review exposes 'very serious abuse and neglect'

By Dan Peters | 31 October 2022

Children with disabilities and complex needs suffered ‘very serious abuse and neglect’ at three n...

FINANCE

Section 47 enquiries increase by 7% in two years

By Mark Conrad | 31 October 2022

The number of Section 47 enquiries involving English children’s services has increased by 7% over...

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

Brent chief calls time on 40-year career

By Martin Ford | 31 October 2022

Brent LBC chief executive Carolyn Downs is to retire after four decades of public service.

WHITEHALL

Gove hints investment zones may be scrapped

By Michael Burton | 31 October 2022

Levelling up secretary Michael Gove has hinted that investment zones may be scrapped in a review ...

FINANCE

Councils face £3bn funding gap

By William Eichler | 31 October 2022

Local authorities could be forced to cut essential services as they face a collective funding gap...

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Strategic Lead Finance

LGE02 - £65,211

Looking for a role where your expertise can drive real change and shape the future of finance? Apply for this job

North East Lincolnshire Council

Team Manager

£51,356 - £55,539 per annum

Here at North Yorkshire Council, we are extremely proud of our Children’s Services, rated Outstanding across all areas by Ofsted. Apply for this job

North Yorkshire Council

Director of Public Health, Wellbeing and Communities

£119,124 - £139,124 | Permanent

Bristol is a city like no other - vibrant, diverse and full of opportunity. Apply for this job

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