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FINANCE

A moment for leadership

By By Iain Murray | 09 July 2025

Director of public financial management at the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accounta...

DEVOLUTION

EXCLUSIVE: Ex-minister gets role on strategic authority improvement board

By Emily Twinch | 30 June 2025

Former Tory minister Dame Amanda Milling is expected to be appointed to a board tasked with helpi...

FINANCE

'Maxing out' council tax will be challenging, says Mapley

By Heather Jameson | 25 June 2025

It will be ‘challenging’ for communities to see council tax ‘maxing out’ as the Government pledge...

REORGANISATION

'A drop in the ocean'

By By Paul Marinko | 12 June 2025

Sector dismisses meagre government funding as consultants cash in on reorganisation

POLICY

Spring Statement: No more cash for councils

By Emily Twinch | 19 March 2025

Next week’s Spring Statement will give a flavour of the financial pressures local authorities wil...

FINANCE

From fiscal ping-pong to raiding reserves

By Heather Jameson | 05 December 2024

Editor Heather Jameson says the Labour Government is making no secret of its financial favouritism.

POLICY

Reform: Oflog should become local audit system leader

By Emily Twinch | 02 December 2024

The Government body in charge of councils’ performance in England should be extended so it become...

FINANCE

EXCLUSIVE: Council chiefs told settlement will be 19 December

By Dan Peters | 14 November 2024

Council chiefs have been told by Whitehall officials they may have to wait until less than a week...

FINANCE

Minister's pledge on finance reform

By Heather Jameson | 13 November 2024

A Government minister this week vowed to return to finance reform after years of delay to the fai...

FINANCE

Welsh councils plead to plug growing gap

By Emily Twinch | 11 November 2024

An umbrella body is pushing for the Welsh Government to help plug a £559m funding gap so councils...

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frederica-diamanta

Executive Director of Place and Customer

up to £179,404 per annum

Shape the Future of Essex. Drive climate action. Deliver for our communities. Apply for this job

Essex County Council

Director of Social Work and Social Care

£100,731 to £104,625

You will join a values-driven senior leadership team, providing visible and responsive leadership. Apply for this job

Trafford Council

Content Designer

Grade J £48,003 - £53,172

This is an exciting time to join Barnet as we grow our Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) capabilities Apply for this job

Barnet London Borough Council

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