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Fixing the financial foundations
FINANCE

Fixing the financial foundations

By Emma Foy | 09 September 2026

Modernising the technology underpinning councils’ finances makes it easier for local authority managers to make choices about resources and priorities, says Emma Foy.

PLACE-MAKING

Why place matters: building a nuclear robotics future in Cumbria

By Kirsty Hewitson | 01 September 2026

Place-based investment can turn overlooked regions into national centres of innovation and growth...

REORGANISATION

A generational chance to rethink digital government

By Martin Ford | 22 July 2026

As local government undergoes widespread reorganisation, Oracle and The MJ held a timely round ta...

SOCIAL HOUSING

Building digital foundations for social housing

By Lord Chris Holmes | 10 July 2026

Lord Chris Holmes looks at how AI and digital infrastructure can help social housing deliver safe...

AI

Mandarin warns Microsoft are not councils' 'friends'

By Paul Marinko | 08 July 2026

A leading Whitehall digital expert has warned councils artificial intelligence (AI) will not lead...

AI

Can AI strengthen strategic planning in England?

By Samer Bagaeen | 02 July 2026

Samer Bagaeen examines why digital spatial development strategies must strengthen local democracy...

CYBER SECURITY

Getting ready for 'game-changer' Cyber Security Act: Five steps for councils

By Peter Jones | 26 May 2026

Peter Jones identifies key steps for boards to deliver their action plans and enhanced security p...

FINANCE

Funding the future: Local government finances, reform and resilience

By Michael Burton | 11 May 2026

Against the backdrop of mounting fiscal pressures, more exceptional financial support requests an...

AI

Building public trust in any new uses of AI technology is crucial

By Jon Rowney | 06 May 2026

There is a real risk that AI technology becomes something done to people, rather than with them, ...

PLACE-MAKING

From market town to modern destination: Barnsley's bold rebirth

By Matt O'Neill | 08 April 2026

Barnsley's transformation model offers a quiet reminder that resilience in town centres comes fro...

SOCIAL CARE

Beyond the safety net: Embedding prevention at the core of social care reform

By Tom Stannard | 20 March 2026

If we are serious about building sustainable public services and improving outcomes for our commu...

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frederica-diamanta

Director of Resources

£71,288 - £77,905 per annum

Premium jobDartmoor National Park Authority is the body that oversees the vibrant, living, working landscape and communities of Dartmoor National Park. Apply for this job

Dartmoor National Park Authority

Corporate Finance Team Leader

£51,356 to £54,495 per annum (pay award pending)

£51,356 to £54,495 per annum (pay award pending) 29 days annual leave, rising to 34 after 5 years’ service, flexi time, and membership of the Local... Apply for this job

West Lindsey Council

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