FINANCE

Cash-strapped councils are in need of a lending hand

By Rob Whiteman | 08 March 2017

It is now more important than ever for councils to be given greater borrowing freedoms if they ar...

FINANCE

CIPFA seeks views on update of code

By Mark Conrad | 08 March 2017

A consultation has been launched on whether the prudential code should be extended to cover new m...

FINANCE

Councils may lose out on growth after 100% rates retention

By Mark Conrad | 08 March 2017

Councils on the cusp of redistribution thresholds after 100% business rates retention could be di...

WHITEHALL

'Single highest' council tax rise in decade

By William Eichler | 06 March 2017

England is facing the ‘single highest’ council tax increase in a decade, a new study has revealed.

HUMAN RESOURCES

Bury chief suspended amid investigation

By Mark Conrad | 28 February 2017

Bury MBC has suspended its chief executive, Mike Owen, pending the full outcome of an independent...

WHITEHALL

Deal breaker?

By Sam Clayden | 28 February 2017

As yet more devolution proposals face setbacks, Sam Clayden takes the temperature of the agenda a...

WHITEHALL

Government struggling to implement Spending Review - report

By Mark Conrad | 28 February 2017

Town hall powers to bring forward council tax rises to tackle Britain’s social care crisis ‘may p...

FINANCE

A frank and open dialogue

By Sam Clayden | 21 February 2017

Last week, two senior figures threw down the gauntlet by asking the fundamental question: what is...

WHITEHALL

Sector warned to 'plan for survival'

By Sam Clayden | 21 February 2017

Local authorities have been urged to stop being overly-optimistic and ‘plan for the worst’.

NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE

CIPFA to review code and capital framework

By Dan Peters | 21 February 2017

The Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) has agreed to review its pruden...

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frederica-diamanta

Housing Assurance Service Manager

£55,675 - £56,649

We’re building a brand-new assurance team in our Homes & Neighbourhoods service Apply for this job

Kirklees Metropolitan Council

Director of Planning and Economy

£104,464 (plus generous pension and benefits)

Southend-on-Sea is one of the UK’s newest cities, and this is a fascinating time to join us as we shape our future. Apply for this job

Southend-on-Sea City Council

Team Manager & Senior Lawyer - Commercial & Contracts

£55,997- £63,189 per annum

Warwickshire Legal Services is growing. Apply for this job

Warwickshire County Council