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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...

WHITEHALL

Call for IR35 delay

By Mark Conrad | 20 February 2017

Senior local government personnel have urged Whitehall to delay the introduction of strict new an...

FINANCE

EXCLUSIVE: 'Time to stop the lies'

By Heather Jameson | 14 February 2017

Key figures call for sector-wide debate on the future of local government amid claims of denials ...

FINANCE

CIPFA chief urges accountancy rule changes as councils 'bend the rules'

By Heather Jameson | 14 February 2017

Councils are ‘bending the rules’ on their balance sheets – with the blessing of central governmen...

FINANCE

Stop pretending and start talking about the future

By Heather Jameson | 14 February 2017

We are at a pivotal moment in local government history and the sector has to start being honest, ...

WHITEHALL

Public sector needs clarity on Brexit, says CIPFA

By Heather Jameson | 03 February 2017

Public services need rapid clarity on Brexit so they can plan for the future, Chartered Institute...

FINANCE

'Incentivising growth' key to rates retention

By James Evison | 01 February 2017

The challenge of moving to 100% business rates retention will be how to incentive ‘all kinds of g...

FINANCE

Boroughs' crackdown on capital's criminals

By Dan Peters | 01 February 2017

Five London boroughs have launched a major crackdown on criminals defrauding London’s councils ou...

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frederica-diamanta

Strategic Head of Finance and S151 Officer

Package up to £109,592

As the Section 151 Officer, you will play a key role in supporting the Council through its wider journey.. Apply for this job

Sevenoaks District Council

Director of Customer, Digital and Corporate Strategy 

£108,842

Premium jobIf you are a strategic thinker who can inspire teams, champion innovation and drive meaningful change, we would love to hear from you.  Apply for this job

North Tyneside Metropolitan Borough Council

Partnership and Improvement Manager SEND WMF2888e

£51,356 to £52,413

Are you passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)? Apply for this job

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