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FINANCE

Money, money everywhere?

By Martin Ford | 15 January 2024

Councils’ reserves are not there to be guarded, says a local government minister. In straitened t...

FINANCE

A huge year – but will local government's voice be heard?

By Heather Jameson | 10 January 2024

'While politicians are holding the line – that councils have plenty of cash and financial failure...

FINANCE

Is this the end of innovation?

By Paul Marinko | 10 January 2024

Is there a tendency among council members to play it safe and avoid risks? Norse Group and The MJ...

AUSTERITY

Can we learn from the authorities who are coping with austerity well?

By Ben Page | 04 December 2023

AI has huge potential to save time in local government if people can be encouraged to use it, say...

CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC FINANCE AND ACCOUNTANCY

Autumn Statement: public services bear brunt of tight spending plans

By Jeff Matsu | 24 November 2023

Jeff Matsu fears the Autumn Statement paints a picture of a chancellor trading up investment in p...

CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC FINANCE AND ACCOUNTANCY

Peer reviews: The heat is on

20 November 2023

Is corporate peer review a robust enough way to predict the risks of a future section 114 or is i...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Right place and time for change

By Sarah Longlands | 20 November 2023

Despite more than a decade of austerity and no end in sight, local authorities do have the power ...

HOUSING

'Slim pickings and missed opportunities'

By Baroness Sharon Taylor OBE | 14 November 2023

Baroness Sharon Taylor reflects on the King's Speech, and says it's time to stop leaving councils...

HOUSING

Prevention is still better than cure

By Ruth Luscombe | 08 November 2023

Solving the public health crisis means preventing the next one, and looking beyond the NHS, accor...

FINANCE

Bradford latest to issue section 114 warning

By Mark Whitehead | 31 October 2023

Bradford City Council has warned it may become the latest to declare an emergency section 114 not...

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frederica-diamanta

Director of Place

£95,202-£104,722 per annum

West Oxfordshire District Council is seeking an exceptional and forward-thinking Director of Place Apply for this job

West Oxfordshire District Council

Registered Manager - Children's Home - WMF2725e

£51,356 - £52,413

This post is a crucial leadership role within the exciting new Westmorland and Furness children’s home service area. Apply for this job

Westmorland and Furness Council

Lead Lawyer - Planing & Highways WMF2783e

£51,356 - £52,413

Westmorland and Furness Council will be an ambitious authority that will shape public services for the better Apply for this job

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