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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...

FINANCE

Capital borrowing falls by a fifth in two years, data reveals

By Chris Mahony | 02 August 2022

Councils’ prudential borrowing for capital expenditure has fallen 22% in two years, official data...

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frederica-diamanta

Shared Planning Lawyer

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Premium jobAre you a focused, enthusiastic team player who enjoys a varied and interesting caseload Apply for this job

Broxbourne Borough Council

Strategic Director of Adult Social Care and Health

circa £130,000 p.a.

Are you someone who leads with heart, thinks with vision, and delivers with impact? Apply for this job

Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council

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£107,521 p.a.

Are you someone who leads with heart, thinks with vision, and delivers with impact? Apply for this job

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