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WHITEHALL
Councils need an unconditional cash injection
By Jack Shaw | 09 October 2023
Jack Shaw looks at what the sector needs from next month’s Autumn Statement to avoid more section...
FINANCE
A response that's a dose of sanity
By Adele Taylor | 09 October 2023
Adele Taylor offers the inside track on the fluid response that has made great strides in stabili...
FINANCE
What can councils expect from intervention?
By Jessica Crowe | 09 October 2023
With a unique perspective on intervention, Jess Crowe offers up some advice for councils faced wi...
LONDON COUNCILS
Political heat is rising
By Alison Griffin | 09 October 2023
Alison Griffin looks ahead to the looming General Election and what it bodes for local government.
HEALTH
Delivering a vital service
By Tom Neill | 09 October 2023
The flexibility given to councils to manage the provision of the Holiday Activity and Food Progra...
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
UASC children deserve a plan
By John Pearce | 09 October 2023
Meeting the needs of unaccompanied asylum seeking children calls for the development of a co-ordi...
REORGANISATION
Goodbye two-tier
By Greg Clark | 09 October 2023
Without a big injection of cash to sustain it in existence, a two-tier structure of councils will...
DEVOLUTION
Metro mayors still lack power to shape the future
By Andrew Carter | 09 October 2023
The HS2 saga over the last few days shows metro mayors still lack the voice and power they need t...
FINANCE
Politicians' conspiracy theories that blur reality won't wash
By Alice Bell | 06 October 2023
Misrepresentations of 15-minute neighbourhoods distract from far bigger threats to local communit...
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
Solving the school run
By Pooya Kamvari | 05 October 2023
Contrary to popular opinion, active travel isn’t the only answer to school run congestion - data ...
Chief Executive
£205,749 to £224,986
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Assistant Director Finance & Governance and Deputy Section 151 Officer
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- More grief ahead as reorganisation is plunged into chaos
- Future Forum Midlands: Civil servants dismiss timetable speculation for LGR review
- Future Forum Midlands: Two councils using agentic AI for citizen contact
- Future Forum Midlands: Ex-Starmer advisor sees future for reorganisation
- West Surrey Council set to announce chief executive
Chief Executive
£205,749 to £224,986
Premium jobNorth Yorkshire Council is seeking an exceptional leader to become our next Chief Executive. Apply for this job
Chief Executive
£competitive
We are looking for an exceptional senior leader with a strong record of leading change Apply for this job
Assistant Director Finance & Governance and Deputy Section 151 Officer
up to £121,526 + a monthly car allowance of £200 per month + fringe allowance of £753 per annum
You will lead a broad and influential portfolio including finance, revenues and benefits, procurement, audit, risk, insurance and corporate fraud. Apply for this job
- More grief ahead as reorganisation is plunged into chaos
- Future Forum Midlands: Civil servants dismiss timetable speculation for LGR review
- Future Forum Midlands: Two councils using agentic AI for citizen contact
- Future Forum Midlands: Ex-Starmer advisor sees future for reorganisation
- West Surrey Council set to announce chief executive
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