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BUSINESS

'Many chiefs have the wrong view of good' – Whiteman

By Paul Marinko | 16 November 2022

The chief executive of the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) has crit...

FINANCE

Hunt must protect the frontline and fend off the bond markets

By Michael Burton | 19 October 2022

Michael Burton says that in the end, taxes will have to rise: 'the public want their services, au...

RECRUITMENT

'Mistrust and dysfunction' at Middlesbrough

By Martin Ford | 17 October 2022

A breakdown in relations between officers and members at Middlesbrough Council has been highlight...

WHITEHALL

Spending settlement is 'no longer enough' says CIPFA

By Michael Burton | 17 October 2022

The scale of the Government’s challenge to curb public spending against a backdrop of soaring dem...

WHITEHALL

Inflation may drive increased insourcing

By Dan Peters | 03 October 2022

Councils may be propelled to bring services back in-house to escape contracts tied to inflation a...

BUSINESS

Warning of £75m audit fee increase

By Dan Peters | 03 October 2022

Experts have warned councils could be hit by a £75m increase to their audit fees as details of th...

WHITEHALL

EXCLUSIVE: Government floats traffic light ratings for sector

By Dan Peters | 06 September 2022

Controversial plans to introduce traffic light ratings for the sector could be revived – this tim...

FINANCE

Inflation's stealthy impact

By Martin Ford | 06 September 2022

Double-digit inflation is putting huge pressure on councils, with impacts including fuel price hi...

POVERTY

What can the new PM do on the cost of living crisis?

By Rob Whiteman | 30 August 2022

The Government will need to do more to support people through the winter – not just those on the ...

CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC FINANCE AND ACCOUNTANCY

What's the recipe for successful council companies?

By Perry Holmes | 29 August 2022

In the light of some high profile failures of councils’ commercial ventures, Perry Holmes suggest...

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frederica-diamanta

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

North Tyneside Metropolitan Borough Council

Service Manager – Network Management

£50,269 - £52,413 *

We welcome applicants from within and outside local government Apply for this job

Ceredigion County Council

Service Manager – Transport and Depots

£50,269 - £52,413 *

We welcome applicants from within and outside local government Apply for this job

Ceredigion County Council

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