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FINANCE
Policy statement brings little Christmas cheer for councils
14 December 2023
The local government finance policy statement confirmed sector fears that there is no new money f...
LONDON COUNCILS
What Choice? Your Choice
By Dr Karla Goodman | 14 December 2023
Director of practice at the London Innovation and Improvement Alliance Dr Karla Goodman says the ...
ECONOMIC GROWTH
Devo and Christmas ghosts of past, present and future
By Alun Hughes | 14 December 2023
Alun Hughes spins a Christmas story about devolution, with Greg Clark as the ghost of Christmas p...
LEGISLATION
What can councils expect from stronger social housing regulation?
By Angela Holden | 14 December 2023
As councils get ready for the biggest shake-up in social housing regulation in 10 years, regulato...
RECRUITMENT
Balancing pressure and passion
By Steve Guest | 13 December 2023
There's a great need to get more people choosing a career in local government. But for those in t...
COUNTY COUNCILS' NETWORK
No Christmas cheer from Gove the Grinch
By Heather Jameson | 13 December 2023
In a year that Michael Gove handed £1.9bn in departmental underspends back to the Treasury, and t...
PLANNING
The prospect of a decent settlement has since been dashed
By Tracy Bingham | 13 December 2023
Most councils will have to make full use of the limited capacity within the council tax referendu...
HUMAN RESOURCES
Eliminating legacy: empowering public sector HR, finance, and payroll
By Anton Roe | 12 December 2023
With impending regulation and public sector bodies razor focused on cost-cutting, integrating and...
FINANCE
The dire state of local government finances risks undermining devolution
By Zoe Billingham | 12 December 2023
'Failing to put local government finances on a sustainable footing could undermine the progress b...
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
Regional working is here to stay
By John Copps | 11 December 2023
John Copps says regional working in children’s services can no longer be something that can be se...
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£188,576 - £201,902 (pay award pending)
Join us for a rare opportunity to lead one of the UK’s newest and most ambitious councils Apply for this job
Finance Development Accountant
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Sandwell Council’s Finance Division is seeking a proactive Finance Development Accountant on a full-time permanent basis Apply for this job
LGR Programme Director
Up to £120k
This is a once in a generation opportunity to shape the future of local government in Worcestershire. Apply for this job
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