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LOCAL DEMOCRACY
Local elections should be about local issues
By Cllr Sam Chapman-Allen | 12 April 2023
This year’s polls are of unprecedented importance for the district sector, says Cllr Sam Chapman-...
ECONOMIC GROWTH
Giant county unitaries run counter to people power
By Cllr Sam Chapman-Allen | 30 March 2023
The challenge to the new unitaries is to prove that, far from being a distant monolith, they can ...
DIGITAL
Cyber Centre's design to protect councils' security
By Kurtis Toy | 28 March 2023
Kurtis Toy says the Cyber Centre of Excellence will help councils provide platforms that are safe...
FINANCE
Developing our future CFOs is crucial
28 March 2023
The job of chief finance officer is one of the most challenging and highly scrutinised roles in l...
FINANCE
District councils 'starved of cash,' leaders warn
By Mark Whitehead | 22 March 2023
District councils have claimed they are being starved of cash while county authorities are allowe...
WHITEHALL
Councils need the power to set fees
By Ian Miller | 20 March 2023
While the DCN welcomes the proposed increases to planning fees, what councils need is the power t...
HUMAN RESOURCES
District leaders welcome proposed planning fee boost
By William Eichler | 01 March 2023
District council leaders have welcomed a proposal that could increase planning fees to help over-...
ECONOMIC GROWTH
Looking beyond growth
By Paul Marinko | 28 February 2023
While the focus on this month’s Budget will be on growth, the faltering economy means councils ar...
DISTRICT COUNCILS' NETWORK
Our communities know district councils are delivering
By Cllr Sam Chapman-Allen | 28 February 2023
Independent analysis commissioned ahead of the District Councils’ Network conference is a vindica...
PLANNING
We need a bottom up approach to planning, says MP
27 February 2023
We need a bottom up approach to planning to empower communities, Liberal Democrat MP Daisy Cooper...
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c£130,000
As the Council’s statutory Monitoring Officer, you will champion strong governance and integrity Apply for this job
Executive Director Corporate Resources, Section 151 Officer
up to £160,217
The successful candidate will combine outstanding professional credibility and the ability to influence Apply for this job
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Not only will you fulfil the role of statutory Chief Financial Officer you will be part of a directorate team Apply for this job
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