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ASSET MANAGEMENT

Selling the family silver is a mistake

By Rob Whiteman | 06 March 2024

The Government is Incentivising councils to sell off publicly-owned assets, 'but these flexibilit...

FINANCE

Easing finances creates perverse incentives for failure

By Heather Jameson | 06 March 2024

Capitalisation directions reward councils that are financially failing with the ability to raise ...

WELFARE

Chancellor needs to show compassion to most vulnerable

By Cllr Elizabeth Campbell | 05 March 2024

Tomorrow’s Budget provides an opportunity for the chancellor to protect those most in need of fin...

CULTURE

LG Challenge: Culture comes to the fore in Calderdale

By William Harley | 01 March 2024

Candidates arrived in the Calder Valley for the latest round of the LG Challenge – using their sk...

ASSET MANAGEMENT

Government's asset sale plan: Short-term fix or long-term disaster?

By Thomas Howard | 01 March 2024

Selling council assets may provide a quick fix of cash, but cuts off future revenue supplies and ...

ASSET MANAGEMENT

Saving assets through community ownership

By Josh Westerling | 28 February 2024

Polling for Power to Change shows if councils are forced to sell their assets the public strongly...

SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP OF MUNICIPAL AUTHORITIES

The impact of ending the Household Support Fund would be disastrous

By Cllr Sir Stephen Houghton | 28 February 2024

The Household Support Fund is a crucial way for councils to help residents with the costs of livi...

HEALTH

Better food policies for councils' menus

By Sofia Parente | 27 February 2024

Ahead of the local elections in May, and in the context of a council funding crisis, Sofia Parent...

SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP OF MUNICIPAL AUTHORITIES

What are the chances of a Budget boost?

By Heather Jameson | 27 February 2024

New SIGOMA analysis highlights the huge decline in funding in recent years and the sector despera...

ADULT SOCIAL CARE

Taking a global approach to adult social care recruitment in the West Midlands

By Paul Lowes | 27 February 2024

Paul Lowes from West Midlands Employers writes about the collaborative initiative to improve inte...

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Chief Operating Officer (Section 151 Officer)

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Cornwall Council

Director of Children and Young People’s Services

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Durham County Council

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The Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea Council

frederica-diamanta

Chief Operating Officer (Section 151 Officer)

£135,406-£171,760

Shape the future of one of the UK’s most ambitious and distinctive places. Apply for this job

Cornwall Council

Director of Children and Young People’s Services

£171,760

Are you ready to lead one of the UK’s most ambitious and high-performing children’s services? Apply for this job

Durham County Council

Solicitor

£58899 - £66693 per annum

Help shape fair, transparent contracts that deliver value for money and protect vital public services for our residents.Help shape fair, transparent c Apply for this job

The Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea Council