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ECONOMIC GROWTH
Striding towards a green future
By Justin Ives | 10 January 2024
South Derbyshire DC has declared climate and ecological emergencies, and the new Council Plan and...
LEGISLATION
How CCS is preparing for the new Procurement Act
10 January 2024
A look at how Crown Commercial Service is preparing for the Procurement Act 2023.
ENVIRONMENT
Driving the green agenda
By Maud Hollis | 10 January 2024
Maud Hollis discusses the crucial role of talent and leadership in local government’s journey to ...
FINANCE
It's time to sufficiently acknowledge and fund councils' safety net role
By Jon Rowney | 09 January 2024
Councils have had to rise to the challenge of a national social security system which is fragment...
NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE
Don't hold your breath for immediate funding salvation
By Abdool Kara | 08 January 2024
Like Liam Byrne’s 2010 note to his successor suggesting there was no money left, an incoming gove...
FINANCE
We need Government to recognise district councils could help them fix the system
By Gill Kneller | 08 January 2024
Hampshire CC's finances are having indirect impacts on East Hampshire DC and its most vulnerable ...
ADULT SOCIAL CARE
Autumn's big Statement
By Sir Bob Neill | 08 January 2024
Sir Bob Neill welcomes the Autumn Statement’s response to councils’ calls for action on the Local...
WHITEHALL
The challenge of governing isn't just what, but how
By Jessica Studdert | 08 January 2024
Whoever wins the election, by whatever platform, their entry into office will quickly be met with...
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
The next step for children's services
By Dominic Luscombe | 08 January 2024
Dominic Luscombe asks if the new Data Strategy and Children’s Social Care reform strategy are opp...
HEALTH
Scots Gov should not mark own report card
By George Thorley | 08 January 2024
The Scottish Parliament should appoint an independent external organisation to validate the Natio...
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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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