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FINANCE

Council contractors could now face IR35

By Mark Conrad | 31 October 2017

Local government contractors could soon be subject to the same tough rules on personal service co...

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

Take scrutiny seriously, chief executives told

By Hiba Mahamadi | 31 October 2017

Effective scrutiny at councils depends upon the chief executive recognising it as a legitimate fu...

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

Harlow DC's chief executive to step down

By Hiba Mahamadi | 30 October 2017

Harlow DC’s chief executive Professor Malcolm Morely will step down tomorrow after nearly 14 year...

WHITEHALL

IFS warns of public pay risk to borrowing targets

By Chris Mahony | 30 October 2017

The political cost of the 1% public sector pay cap is amongst the many pressures threatening chan...

FINANCE

Dump stamp duty for a mansion tax, says think tank

By Chris Mahony | 30 October 2017

The government should create a new council tax band for the most expensive homes to fund the abol...

WHITEHALL

Baroness Warsi: DCLG attracts less-able civil servants

By Mark Conrad | 30 October 2017

Former communities minister Baroness Warsi has questioned the quality of civil servants at the De...

FINANCE

Participatory budgeting given go ahead in Scotland

By Hiba Mahamadi | 30 October 2017

Residents in Scotland will be given a say in how £100m of council funds are to be used after a ‘l...

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

Lancashire appoints interim chief executive

By Hiba Mahamadi | 27 October 2017

Lancashire CC has appointed an interim chief executive and director of resources after the previo...

BUSINESS

High-achieving council needs better scrutiny

By Hiba Mahamadi | 27 October 2017

Better scrutiny is needed at Windsor and Maidenhead RLBC, which is otherwise high-achieving and f...

FINANCE

Government advises LEPs on greater transparency

By Hiba Mahamadi | 27 October 2017

Local enterprise partnerships (LEPs) should publish their agendas, decisions, accounts and a roll...

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frederica-diamanta

Strategic Director – Place-Based Services

£Competitive

Stevenage is a town with bold ambitions. Apply for this job

Stevenage Borough Council

Executive Director of Adult Care Services

£158,000

This is an exciting time to be joining Hertfordshire County Council. Apply for this job

Hertfordshire County Council

Assistant Director - People & Change

Up to £91,625 + generous pension

Cambridge is a city of global reputation and local pride – a place of ideas, innovation and inclusion. Apply for this job

Cambridge City Council