Title
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...
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...
PLANNING
Restrictive covenants: Look before you leap
By Ayesha Khalique | 23 January 2024
Local authorities dealing with development land must carry out thorough title due diligence and f...
Director of Finance Deputy Section 151 Officer
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Director of Finance Deputy Section 151 Officer
£106,554 - £116,305
Help shape the future of one of England’s largest unitary councils. Apply for this job
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
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