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FINANCE

Making the case for councils

By Cllr Shaun Davies | 29 January 2024

Local Government Association chair Cllr Shaun Davies sets out his key asks of the chancellor in t...

FINANCE

Solace: Marking 50 years in local government

By Graeme McDonald | 29 January 2024

With all the change that has happened over 50 years it feels like the time is right for another l...

HOUSING

Red flags come out for housing

By Sharon Taylor | 29 January 2024

Baroness Sharon Taylor says tackling the housing crisis needs a commitment to work on long term s...

AUSTERITY

Starting over with Total Place

By Heather Jameson | 29 January 2024

Born out of attempts to streamline services and cut costs across the public sector, Total Place c...

FINANCE

Is it going to be giveaways or propping up councils?

23 January 2024

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has asked Treasury staff to scout for potential cash for local government,...

AUDIT

Providing piecemeal offerings fails to fix the underlying causes

23 January 2024

'As the public sector purse becomes tighter at a time when demand outstrips supply, a longer-term...

HUMAN RESOURCES

Attracting the next generation of local government stars

By Luke Judd | 23 January 2024

Luke Judd of Starfish Search reflects on a discussion they had with the ‘rising stars’ of local g...

HIGHWAYS

Decarbonising energy networks on the road to net zero

By David Mills | 23 January 2024

Finding an effective route through the complexities of achieving net zero carbon by 2050 is not a...

COUNTY COUNCILS' NETWORK

SEND school transport's impossible situation

By Ann Carruthers | 23 January 2024

Suzanne Smith and Ann Carruthers set out recommendations to government from a report highlighting...

LEGAL

Get ready for the Procurement Act

By Steven Brunning | 23 January 2024

The Procurement Act will bring both risks and opportunities for councils but they should consider...

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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