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WHITEHALL

COVID crisis exposed council underfunding, says watchdog

By Heather Jameson | 19 May 2021

The COVID crisis exposed existing weaknesses in public services, including the underfunding of lo...

HOUSING

Shared ownership reforms could lead to loss of affordable homes, providers warn

By William Eichler | 19 May 2021

Proposed reforms of the shared ownership regime may result in a loss of affordable homes due to t...

MJ AWARDS

Entries to The MJ Awards smash records

By Michael Burton | 18 May 2021

The number of entries to this year’s The MJ Awards has smashed all records by being the highest s...

FINANCE

Auditors defend council governance

By Martin Ford | 18 May 2021

Accountancy firms have defended the governance of council finances despite widespread delays in c...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Ministers lambasted by select committee

By Martin Ford | 18 May 2021

Luke Hall and Paul Scully have been accused of a 'complete lack of understanding' of levelling up...

FINANCE

County leader in planning power grab

By Dan Peters | 17 May 2021

A council leader has called for counties to be given planning powers for ‘big infrastructure’ as ...

WHITEHALL

Burnham calls for Labour push on devolution

By Dan Peters | 17 May 2021

Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham has called on his party to provide ‘wholehearted support fo...

BUSINESS

Grenfell council's procurement ban on tower block firms

By Martin Ford | 17 May 2021

Kensington and Chelsea LBC said it held ‘doubts about the integrity’ of the firms following evide...

BUSINESS RATES

Green light for councils' legal action worth £10m

By Martin Ford | 17 May 2021

Legal action that could see an estimated £10m business rates windfall paid to councils has been c...

FINANCE

Council cuts top jobs to close funding gap

By Martin Ford | 14 May 2021

Two of Wyre Forest DC’s most senior officers are facing redundancy following a cost-cutting manag...

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frederica-diamanta

Chief Executive

Up to £234,171

This is a rare opportunity to lead a council with both strength and ambition at a time of change. Apply for this job

Leicestershire County Council

Director of Adults and Integrated Commissioning

up to £129,530 per annum

A career-defining role at the heart of adult social care transformation. Apply for this job

Kent County Council

Service Director – Skills and Regeneration

up to £114,023

Kirklees is a district of ambition, compassion, and opportunity. Apply for this job

Kirklees Metropolitan Council