Spring Statement: From panic mode to planning mode
FINANCE

Spring Statement: From panic mode to planning mode

By Iain Murray | 28 March 2025

Looking ahead to the Spending Review, this is a moment to embrace meaningful reform that addresses the root causes of the public service’s financial woes, says Iain Murray

FINANCE

Somerset could be in need of exceptional financial support

By Emily Twinch | 25 March 2025

Somerset Council has been found to have 45 ‘key risks’ that mean it may need exceptional financia...

FINANCE

Government green lights Plymouth financial support

By Martin Ford | 25 March 2025

The Government has greenlighted Exceptional Financial Support (EFS) worth £72m for Plymouth City ...

FINANCE

Could greater acceptance of risk be what the public sector needs?

By Iain Murray | 04 March 2025

An environment in which courage and empowerment to take risk is matched with the transparency and...

FINANCE

SEND's overriding problem

By Ann McGauran | 18 February 2025

A new report from the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy sets out a plan to tr...

SEND

CIPFA sets out five principles to fix SEND failures

By Ann McGauran | 14 February 2025

The Government has the chance to turn round a failing SEND system by applying five principles for...

FINANCE

Concern over new audit body

By Martin Ford | 03 February 2025

Ministers have been warned against overreach with the creation of the Local Audit Office (LAO).

FINANCE

Ensuring public services thrive for generations to come

By Iain Murray | 22 January 2025

Iain Murray says: 'We must take the opportunity currently being presented to strengthen public fi...

FINANCE

Public provision of audit considered

By Martin Ford | 18 December 2024

The Government is considering expanding capacity in local audit through public provision.

FINANCE

Rebuilding trust: why local audit reforms can't wait

By Iain Murray | 18 December 2024

Rebuilding the audit system is a key component in resolving local government’s funding crisis, wr...

DEVOLUTION

Powering up public services

By Heather Jameson | 17 December 2024

The White Paper on English devolution is finally here, with the overarching aim of shifting power...

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Head of Economy and Growth Operations

£79,260 per annum

We are hiring a new Head of Economy and Growth Operations to join our fantastic Economy and Growth team. Apply for this job

Surrey County Council

Director of Environment and Regulatory Services

: £98,989 to £109,529 per annum plus relocation support

Welcome and thank you for your interest in learning more about City of York Council. Apply for this job

City of York Council

Head of Major Works

Up to £105,000 per annum

Build a Fairer Westminster, One Home at a Time Apply for this job

Westminster City Council