HOMELESSNESS

COVID exposed true extent of rough sleeping crisis, says PAC

By William Eichler | 17 March 2021

MPs have raised serious questions about the Government’s homelessness strategy after the pandemic...

ELECTIONS

Mayoral votes to use 'outdated' system

By Martin Ford | 16 March 2021

The Government plans to switch to the first-past-the-post system to elect mayors.

WHITEHALL

Pandemic forces finance reform rethink

By Martin Ford | 16 March 2021

Whitehall plans for local government finance reform were thrown into doubt this week after civil ...

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

Council mourns death of chief executive

By Martin Ford | 16 March 2021

Castle Point's David Marchant has died at the age of 68 following a short illness.

FINANCE

Plea for commitment to finance reform

By Martin Ford | 16 March 2021

Local government has asked for short-term certainty and long-term reform of funding for the sector.

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

'Beveridge report for children' launched

By Laura Sharman | 16 March 2021

A ‘once-in-a-generation review’ of the future of childhood has been launched by the Children’s Co...

NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE

Fewer than half of local audits done by deadline, watchdog finds

By Ann McGauran | 16 March 2021

Fewer than half of local public bodies’ 2019-20 audits were completed by last November, despite a...

OFSTED

Intervention at Blackpool to end

By Martin Ford | 15 March 2021

A commissioner has recommended intervention in children’s services at Blackpool Council should co...

WHITEHALL

Fresh council warning over rates appeals

By Heather Jameson | 15 March 2021

Councils have warned they could face financial collapse if potential cuts to business rates go ah...

WHITEHALL

Ministers insist they did not interfere in fund prioritisation

By Dan Peters | 12 March 2021

Ministers have insisted they did not interfere in the prioritisation of places for two new funds.

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Assistant Director Planning (Chief Planning Officer)

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Mansfield District Council

Service Director – People & Culture

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Cambridgeshire County Council

Director of Finance (Section 151 Officer)

£108,657 - £134,787 pa

Are you a visionary finance leader ready to make a lasting impact? Apply for this job

South & East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership