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FINANCE

Government has to recognise the extraordinary challenges councils face

By John O’Brien | 27 September 2017

John O'Brien looks ahead to the Autumn Budget, warning the pressures feel extraordinary.

LOCAL DEMOCRACY

The Uber decision could hit Labour's 2018 London borough election hopes

By Michael Burton | 27 September 2017

TfL's decision not to renew Uber's licence, backed by the capital's Labour mayor, could have an i...

FINANCE

Brexit cannot allow ministers to run roughshod over communities

By Rob Whiteman | 27 September 2017

Meaningful fiscal devolution is an imperative after Brexit, argues Rob Whiteman.

LOCAL DEMOCRACY

Councils must be mindful of the dangers of rewriting history

By Claire Fox | 27 September 2017

Claire Fox explains why demanding the past conforms to our present-day beliefs and putting forwar...

HEALTH

Selbie: To convene and influence is the USP of local government

By Sam Clayden | 27 September 2017

Public Health England chief executive Duncan Selbie believes local government has a unique role i...

DCLG

Ministers must recover a singular purpose over devolution

By Andrew Carter | 27 September 2017

The Government needs to go back to its original focus for its city devolution agenda and regain a...

EUROPEAN UNION

Brexit and councils will be on the Tory conference agenda

By David Simmonds | 27 September 2017

The strongly-represented LGA Conservative Group will have a lot to reflect on during the upcoming...

HEALTH

We need a structural debate on prosperity, housing and health

By Lawrence Conway | 27 September 2017

Lawrence Conway says the sector needs to expend its energies influencing and engaging national de...

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

Meeting the modern leadership challenge

By Jo Miller | 20 September 2017

Jo Miller says now, more than ever, we need bold and brave leaders, willing to take risks and dis...

WHITEHALL

Look long-term: Cut the benefit bill by investing in social housing

By Michael Burton | 20 September 2017

Michael Burton puts forward the case for the Government to remove the shackles on council housebu...

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£90,126 - £98,319

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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

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frederica-diamanta

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

London Borough of Merton

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

Nottingham City Council

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

Nottingham City Council

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