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FINANCE
We don't need a Lyons' 2.0
By Annabel Smith | 06 March 2024
With the seminal 2007 Lyons Review in focus, Ben Franklin and Annabel Smith look at why place-sha...
FINANCE
Daring to be bold
By Piali Das Gupta | 06 March 2024
The MJ’s series on building a new vision for local government, drawing from the 2007 Lyons Review...
FINANCE
Shifting the dial on moral hazard
By Robert Weaver | 06 March 2024
Robert Weaver looks at the extent to which moral hazard and non-financial risks need to be unders...
AUDIT
Moving forward after failure
By Ed Hammond | 06 March 2024
Ed Hammond considers the governance challenges facing members under section 114 and other models ...
PLANNING
Getting Britain building again
By Tracy Blackwell | 06 March 2024
The Purposeful Finance Commission’s recommendation that businesses raise a target of £22.5m to he...
FINANCE
Making economic development a statutory duty for councils would be a rare win-win
By Abdool Kara | 06 March 2024
The sector wants to make economic development services a statutory duty for councils. Abdool Kara...
ADULT SOCIAL CARE
Local investment can reap national rewards
By Sir Bob Neill | 06 March 2024
Sir Bob Neill feels the Budget was an opportunity to provide financial aid for councils, which in...
ECONOMIC GROWTH
The new mayors will need the support of Westminster to be successful
By Andrew Carter | 06 March 2024
'We need to give more attention to the powers and resources mayors have, and those they need – no...
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 ...
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- Election watchdog 'not consulted' before shadow poll cancellation
- Worcestershire reorganisation row erupts
- Medway talks with ministry over finances
- Labour Conference: McMahon will 'come back stronger' on LGR
- Downgrading councils who use illegal children's homes holds sector to 'unattainable standard'
Director of Governance and Civic Services
c£130,000
As the Council’s statutory Monitoring Officer, you will champion strong governance and integrity Apply for this job
Executive Director Corporate Resources, Section 151 Officer
up to £160,217
The successful candidate will combine outstanding professional credibility and the ability to influence Apply for this job
Director of Finance
highly competitive
Not only will you fulfil the role of statutory Chief Financial Officer you will be part of a directorate team Apply for this job
- Election watchdog 'not consulted' before shadow poll cancellation
- Worcestershire reorganisation row erupts
- Medway talks with ministry over finances
- Labour Conference: McMahon will 'come back stronger' on LGR
- Downgrading councils who use illegal children's homes holds sector to 'unattainable standard'
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