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FINANCE
Minister warns Wirral and Peterborough on finances
By Martin Ford | 02 November 2021
Two councils that applied for capitalisation directions from the Government failed to face up to ...
HUMAN RESOURCES
Valuing the relationship between HR and finance
By Jonathon Sheppard | 02 November 2021
The chief executive of CIPFA recently raised many thought-provoking suggestions on the recruitmen...
WHITEHALL
Commissioners to monitor Slough improvement plan
By Chris Mahony | 26 October 2021
Mismanagement and a dysfunctional culture contributed to Slough Council’s financial meltdown, two...
LEGAL
CIPFA blocks publication of failed project review
By Dan Peters | 25 October 2021
The Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) has refused to publish a report...
BUSINESS RATES
It is teamwork that makes the dream work
By Joanne Pitt | 20 October 2021
The Government would be wise to do all it can to de-escalate tensions with councils over funding,...
WHITEHALL
Sunak warned of greater future costs without public service investment
By Chris Mahony | 19 October 2021
Chancellor Rishi Sunak must swiftly invest in public services hit hardest by the pandemic or face...
BUSINESS
LGA: External audit firms need to address their shortcomings
By Dan Peters | 18 October 2021
Town hall leaders have said external audit firms ‘need to address their shortcomings’ to improve ...
FINANCE
Raising council tax is a 'threat' not an opportunity, says Whiteman
12 October 2021
Government plans to give councils the option to raise council feels more like a ‘threat’ than an ...
FINANCE
Future Forum: Whiteman accuses some councils of going too far
By Dan Peters | 30 September 2021
Some councils borrowing excessively for commercial activity are going too far, the chief executiv...
CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC FINANCE AND ACCOUNTANCY
Leeds' way to sustainable change
By Cllr James Lewis | 27 September 2021
Cllr James Lewis outlines how the national flagship £40m district heating network in Leeds is sup...
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£188,576 - £201,902 (pay award pending)
Join us for a rare opportunity to lead one of the UK’s newest and most ambitious councils Apply for this job
Finance Development Accountant
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Sandwell Council’s Finance Division is seeking a proactive Finance Development Accountant on a full-time permanent basis Apply for this job
LGR Programme Director
Up to £120k
This is a once in a generation opportunity to shape the future of local government in Worcestershire. Apply for this job
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