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CLIMATE CHANGE
Fixing London's social housing problem
By Alison Griffin | 18 April 2023
While national policy will be crucial for determining social housing’s future, we know there is m...
COUNCIL TAX
Council tax rises are set to continue
By Rob Whiteman | 18 April 2023
Given the economic outlook, even councils where tax has risen may still need to use reserves to b...
LOCAL DEMOCRACY
Building back local trust
By Tom Forth | 18 April 2023
In the current climate of low turnouts in local elections, Tom Forth considers how councils could...
WHITEHALL
The begging bowl approach has run its course
By Andrew Carter | 18 April 2023
Competition for funding for local projects is no substitute for a clear strategy that makes choic...
INFRASTRUCTURE
Nottingham's whole-city approach to delivering net zero
By Wayne Bexton | 13 April 2023
Wayne Bexton looks at how Nottingham City Council is collaborating and innovating towards a carbo...
SOCIAL CARE
A watchdog's role is to catch councils before they fail
By Heather Jameson | 12 April 2023
Oflog is not the Audit Commission, says Heather Jameson. 'The question is not whether we are tryi...
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
A life to outlast us
By Heather Jameson | 12 April 2023
The idea of leaving a legacy can mean very different things. Three speakers outlined their experi...
ENVIRONMENT
Making community power happen
By Adam Lent | 12 April 2023
Adam Lent explores the rapidly advancing community power movement in local government and how thi...
SCRUTINY
Give locals a seat at the table
By Courtney Stephenson | 12 April 2023
Providing MPs the ability to scrutinise policy implemented by combined authorities does nothing t...
ECONOMIC GROWTH
The drumbeat of oversight could be a good thing
By Ed Hammond | 12 April 2023
Ed Hammond examines the emerging accountability framework in local government and says that, rath...
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Strategic Director of Finance Strategy
£117,061 - £129,288
Nottingham is a bold, vibrant, and exciting Core City at the heart of the UK, alive with potential and ambition. Apply for this job
Head of Early Years and Early Help
£90,126 - £98,319
Merton is an Ofsted rated ‘Outstanding’ authority—yet it is our ambition, our humility, and our drive to keep learning that truly define us. Apply for this job
Strategic Director of Finance Operations
£117,061 - £129,288
Nottingham is a bold, vibrant, and exciting Core City at the heart of the UK, alive with potential and ambition. Apply for this job
Strategic Director of Finance Strategy
£117,061 - £129,288
Nottingham is a bold, vibrant, and exciting Core City at the heart of the UK, alive with potential and ambition. Apply for this job
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