ECONOMIC GROWTH

Perfect place

By Jonathan Werran | 22 September 2023

Jonathan Werran reports from a policy event that teased out how lessons from the past could indic...

FINANCE

Investing in the future – the challenge and opportunity

By Julie Towers | 19 September 2023

Julie Towers shares her experience of future talent development and the impact of the Penna Aspir...

FINANCE

Five steps to avoiding s114

By Tiffany Cloynes | 18 September 2023

Tiffany Cloynes looks at the current landscape in relation to section 114 notices and sets out fi...

WHITEHALL

Council finance risk from VOA reclassification

By Struan Walker | 24 August 2023

Council incomes could be hit if a Government agency moves to reclassify asylum hotels as domestic...

WHITEHALL

FRC backs Treasury asset valuation review

By Dan Peters | 14 August 2023

The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has backed the Treasury’s thematic review of local governme...

FINANCE

Appointments could spark finance review, says CIPFA chief

By Heather Jameson | 03 August 2023

The appointment of a new chief executive, finance director or political leader could provoke an i...

FINANCE

Section 114s: where are we headed next?

By Rob Whiteman CBE | 31 July 2023

After a spate of councils issuing section 114 notices, Rob Whiteman looks at what has been done s...

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

Government refuses to commit to statutory officer guidance

25 July 2023

The Government has refused to commit to issuing fresh guidance to strengthen the role of the thre...

COUNCIL TAX

A proper fair funding review is needed for levelling up to make a difference

By Rob Whiteman | 11 July 2023

More than seven years ago the Government launched a call for evidence on the needs and redistribu...

FINANCE

Fears more councils will issue section 114 notices

By Martin Ford | 05 July 2023

More councils could be heading for section 114 notices due to risky financial practices, experts ...

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frederica-diamanta

Service Director – Transformation, Customer and ICT

From £100,011 - £106,691

Are you a transformational leader with a passion for driving strategic change and organisational efficiency? Apply for this job

West Berkshire Council

Chief Executive

£198k

Are you a visionary leader ready to shape the future of Tameside? Apply for this job

Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council

Director of Governance (Monitoring Officer)

£88,185 plus competitive benefits

We’re looking for a unique and innovative leader Apply for this job

South Ribble Borough Council & Chorley Council