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FINANCE

Challenging times

By Sheila Oxtoby | 27 November 2023

Behind the headlines on finances, councils are grappling with protecting services and regeneratin...

HEALTH

Putting healthcare's vision first

By Matthew Taylor | 27 November 2023

Matthew Taylor says the challenge is to enable what happens in the NHS – the ‘industrial system’ ...

FINANCE

Powering ahead in the West Midlands

By Laura Shoaf | 27 November 2023

The West Midlands Combined Authority is to receive a departmental-style single funding settlement...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Who wouldn't want to be a DCS?

By Jane Parfrement | 27 November 2023

As directors of children’s services gather at the National Children and Adult Services Conference...

FINANCE

Retrograde step away from cities

By Marvin Rees | 27 November 2023

Marvin Rees laments the lack of support for cities in the Autumn Statement.

AUTUMN STATEMENT

Autumn Statement: end of Household Support Fund leaves gaping hole

By Lynn Perry MBE | 25 November 2023

The Household Support Fund is an essential safety net for families in crisis – removing it means ...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

True collaboration will be key to the success of devo in Surrey

By Cllr Tim Oliver | 25 November 2023

Cllr Tim Oliver says Surrey CC is looking forward to working with the Government and local partne...

SOLACE

Climate action's delicate high-wire act

By Jonathan Stephenson | 25 November 2023

Jonathan Stephenson says reaching net zero is a monumental task that demands unity - a coming tog...

CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC FINANCE AND ACCOUNTANCY

Autumn Statement: public services bear brunt of tight spending plans

By Jeff Matsu | 24 November 2023

Jeff Matsu fears the Autumn Statement paints a picture of a chancellor trading up investment in p...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Autumn Statement: not what it says on the tin

By Kate Ogden | 24 November 2023

Kate Ogden says it seems likely either taxes will have to rise further, borrowing will have to ri...

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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