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FINANCE

The public services crisis calls for twin-track approach

By Owen Mapley | 29 August 2024

Owen Mapley says the Government needs to implement reforms 'alongside measures to address the fin...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Getting growth right

By By Paul Swinney | 28 August 2024

A good local growth plan needs to be realistic and recognise that different places play different...

POLICY AND POLITICS

Lessons from Michael Caine and councils

By Sir Bob Neill | 28 August 2024

Both Labour and the Conservatives must look to local government for solutions to the challenges t...

DEVOLUTION

Beefing up the sub-regions

By Luke Raikes | 28 August 2024

Devolution is entering a significant new phase, says Luke Raikes. He sets out the immediate chall...

HOMELESSNESS

Squaring the housing need circle

By Abdool Kara | 23 August 2024

Councils not planning to meet today’s housing need, let alone that of generations to come, are no...

FINANCE

The art of squeezing better benefits from annual accounts

By Jonathan Flowers | 20 August 2024

Jonathan Flowers sets out the three things annual accounts need to provide assurance on, and says...

PAY

It's quite simple: just pay women fairly

By Heather Jameson | 20 August 2024

For a sector that prides itself on fairness and equality, the history of single status pay claims...

HOUSING

Reasons for cheer on Government's housebuilding ambitions

By By Sam Chapman-Allen | 20 August 2024

Sam Chapman-Allen's solution to overcoming local housing shortages would be 'greater powers to fo...

COMMUNICATIONS

Waging war on lies

By Richard Stokoe | 20 August 2024

Tackling disinformation needs effort by the public sector, and for councils this means working in...

LOCAL AUDIT

Beyond the local audit backstop

By Paul Dossett | 16 August 2024

Paul Dossett reviews the reasons for the delays in audited accounts and says long-term solutions ...

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frederica-diamanta

Strategic Director – Place-Based Services

£Competitive

Stevenage is a town with bold ambitions. Apply for this job

Stevenage Borough Council

Executive Director of Adult Care Services

£158,000

This is an exciting time to be joining Hertfordshire County Council. Apply for this job

Hertfordshire County Council

Assistant Director - People & Change

Up to £91,625 + generous pension

Cambridge is a city of global reputation and local pride – a place of ideas, innovation and inclusion. Apply for this job

Cambridge City Council