FINANCE

Councils are plugging the gap

By Paul O'Brien | 12 July 2017

There are some who criticise local government for being bureaucratic and lacking in creativity. I...

FINANCE

Sustainability, collaboration and digital

By Andrew Burns | 12 July 2017

On becoming CIPFA president, Andrew Burns says he will concentrate on financial sustainability, t...

FINANCE

Austerity fears grow amid business rates uncertainty

By Jonathan Werran | 12 July 2017

Continued ‘major uncertainty’ over the Government’s business rates retention plans is forcing fin...

WHITEHALL

Public sector pay cap remains in force

By Jonathan Werran | 11 July 2017

The Government has held firm in the face of pressure for it to ease-up on below inflation pay awa...

FINANCE

Council finance chiefs urged to remain vigilant

By Jonathan Werran | 10 July 2017

Council chiefs must continue to remain vigilant in scanning ahead for warning signs of a financia...

HEALTH

100% business rates retention legislation dropped

By Dan Peters | 21 June 2017

The Local Government Finance Bill has been dropped from the legislative programme, leaving plans ...

WHITEHALL

Bristol battles to save £5m

By Dan Peters | 15 June 2017

Bristol City Council has made a raft of proposals for how to save more than £4.7m.

FINANCE

Politics is never about a single isolated issue

By Rob Whiteman | 14 June 2017

I don’t think anyone can really suggest UK politics lacks excitement right now. The past 12 month...

SOLACE

Sector demands clarity after hung Parliament

By Sam Clayden | 09 June 2017

Local government figures have demanded clarity on the future of public services after Theresa May...

FINANCE

'Create STPs as statutory bodies'

By Dan Peters | 06 June 2017

Sustainability and transformation partnerships (STP) should be created as statutory bodies, finan...

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Executive Director: Resources

Up to £149k

This is a significant strategic leadership role within the Council. Apply for this job

Reading Borough Council

Executive Director: Economic Growth & Neighbourhood Services

Up to £149k

This is a great role for a talented and ambitious individual who can offer a breadth of experience. Apply for this job

Reading Borough Council

Children's Social Work Team Manager - Locality

£52,805 & Excellent Benefits

We are committed to making sure that every child makes the best start in life and we are striving to become a child-centred borough. Apply for this job

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council