Title
WHITEHALL
Councils need the power to set fees
By Ian Miller | 20 March 2023
While the DCN welcomes the proposed increases to planning fees, what councils need is the power t...
PENSIONS
How are some councils getting ahead on levelling-up?
By Hayley Rees | 20 March 2023
There are no easy fixes to the financial challenge councils face, but long-term funding is helpin...
ECONOMIC GROWTH
Economic development is suddenly fashionable
By Nigel Wilcock | 17 March 2023
Given the decision to dissolve the Local Enterprise Partnerships framework, one might assume the ...
ECONOMIC GROWTH
Budget 2023: The austerity elephant
By Cllr Sir Stephen Houghton | 17 March 2023
Forced cutbacks and savings from councils over the next few years risk outweighing the new regene...
PAY
Budget 2023: The sector does not have the gift of time
By Simon Christian | 17 March 2023
Government was quiet on the challenges facing the public sector including pay, on a Budget day wh...
CLIMATE CHANGE
Budget 2023: The promises made now call for action to benefit communities
By Graham Duxbury | 16 March 2023
The chancellor promised to give communities more control over their economic destiny, and this no...
ECONOMIC GROWTH
The Budget recognises local leaders are a key growth driver
By Cllr Tim Oliver | 16 March 2023
The chancellor’s Budget is a clear indication that councils are viewed as crucial in leading econ...
BUSINESS
A simple plan for partnerships
By Heather Jameson | 14 March 2023
Plans are under way to focus the work of Local Partnerships on three key themes. Adele Gritten an...
ADULT SOCIAL CARE
Moving the money – Breaking the commissioning cycle
By Joe Coogan | 14 March 2023
Joe Coogan discusses why taking a more collaborative approach to day services and supported emplo...
ELECTIONS
Election fever
By Jonathan Carr-West | 14 March 2023
For the first time polling station staff will be faced with having to turn people away and not le...
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Strategic Director of Finance Operations
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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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