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FINANCE
Making the shift
By Christine Marshall | 30 April 2026
As the sector gears up for a new wave of unitarisation, Christine Marshall reflects on the move from districts to a unitary council as executive director for corporate services and section 151 offi...
POLICY AND POLITICS
Professor in fiscal devolution dispute warning
By Neil Merrick | 30 April 2026
Fiscal devolution is almost certain to create disputes between regional mayors and councils over ...
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION
Sector's insurance mutual to be struck off
By Dan Peters | 30 April 2026
The firm created to provide additional insurance options to councils is expected to be struck off...
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
Children's service reforms lack 'foundations for success'
By Martin Ford | 30 April 2026
The Government must go further to fix children’s social care market, a think-tank has urged.
FINANCE
Leeds City Council suffers huge fuel theft as Middle East conflict continues
By Paul Marinko | 30 April 2026
Leeds City Council has had 12,000 litres of fuel for its fleet of vehicles stolen as prices rise ...
FINANCE
Being on the money with finance recruitment
By By Adele Taylor | 30 April 2026
Finding the right person with the right mix is what matters most when recruiting to local finance...
FINANCE
CIPFA to consult on financial management codes
By Martin Ford | 29 April 2026
The Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) is to consult on the rules gove...
POLICY AND POLITICS
Denham criticises Pride in Place
By Dan Peters | 29 April 2026
A former local government secretary under the last Labour Government has criticised the party’s f...
FINANCE
Fifty years on: Lessons from the Layfield report on local council funding
By Owen Mapley | 29 April 2026
Half a century from the Layfield Report on local government finance, many of the issues it raised...
POLICY AND POLITICS
Reform council refuses to name recipient of £455k exit pay-out
By Joe Lepper | 28 April 2026
Reform UK-led Staffordshire CC has remained tight-lipped around the reason for a record £457,000 ...
FINANCE
How councils are using crowdfunding to match-fund repair and reuse projects
By Frank Kibble | 27 April 2026
Frank Kibble looks at how councils can co-fund and support the repair and reuse revolution.
Strategic Head of Finance and S151 Officer
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Strategic Head of Finance and S151 Officer
Package up to £109,592
As the Section 151 Officer, you will play a key role in supporting the Council through its wider journey.. Apply for this job
Director of Customer, Digital and Corporate Strategy
£108,842
Premium jobIf you are a strategic thinker who can inspire teams, champion innovation and drive meaningful change, we would love to hear from you. Apply for this job
Partnership and Improvement Manager SEND WMF2888e
£51,356 to £52,413
Are you passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)? Apply for this job
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