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WHITEHALL
Pandemic forces finance reform rethink
By Martin Ford | 16 March 2021
Whitehall plans for local government finance reform were thrown into doubt this week after civil ...
FINANCE
Plea for commitment to finance reform
By Martin Ford | 16 March 2021
Local government has asked for short-term certainty and long-term reform of funding for the sector.
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
'Beveridge report for children' launched
By Laura Sharman | 16 March 2021
A ‘once-in-a-generation review’ of the future of childhood has been launched by the Children’s Co...
PUBLIC HEALTH
Community – the strongest thing of all
By Katy Oglethorpe | 16 March 2021
The recurring message from the host of high profile speakers at Stronger Things 2021 is that thos...
DEPARTMENT FOR LEVELLING UP, HOUSING AND COMMUNITIES
Watchdog warns of post-pandemic underfunding crisis
By Michael Burton | 16 March 2021
Local government has been praised by the national finance watchdog for its response to the pandem...
ECONOMIC GROWTH
Getting the balance right
By Sheila Oxtoby | 16 March 2021
While the Levelling Up Fund and Community Renewal Fund are further welcome additions to investmen...
ECONOMIC GROWTH
Back where you started
By Sarah Longlands | 16 March 2021
We are 'finally starting to see through the fog of rhetoric on levelling up', says Sarah Longland...
PUBLIC ACCOUNTS COMMITTEE
A testing legacy?
By Ann McGauran | 16 March 2021
The NHS Test and Trace programme is not only hugely expensive, it is also ineffective, says a com...
NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE
Fewer than half of local audits done by deadline, watchdog finds
By Ann McGauran | 16 March 2021
Fewer than half of local public bodies’ 2019-20 audits were completed by last November, despite a...
WHITEHALL
Fresh council warning over rates appeals
By Heather Jameson | 15 March 2021
Councils have warned they could face financial collapse if potential cuts to business rates go ah...
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£205,749 to £224,986
Premium jobNorth Yorkshire Council is seeking an exceptional leader to become our next Chief Executive. Apply for this job
Chief Executive
£competitive
We are looking for an exceptional senior leader with a strong record of leading change Apply for this job
Assistant Director Finance & Governance and Deputy Section 151 Officer
up to £121,526 + a monthly car allowance of £200 per month + fringe allowance of £753 per annum
You will lead a broad and influential portfolio including finance, revenues and benefits, procurement, audit, risk, insurance and corporate fraud. Apply for this job
- EXCLUSIVE: Burnham wish for new settlement with sector
- Behind the scenes of this week's reorganisation debacle
- Future Forum Midlands: Two councils using agentic AI for citizen contact
- West Surrey Council set to announce chief executive
- Future Forum Midlands: Civil servants dismiss timetable speculation for LGR review
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