POVERTY

End of an era for energy firms?

By Martin Ford | 22 February 2022

With the high profile demise of a series of local authority-owned energy firms, Martin Ford asks ...

FINANCE

Tax rebates - a never-ending task for finance teams?

By Adele Taylor | 15 February 2022

Issuing council tax rebates to alleviate soaring energy costs sounds simple enough until you star...

FINANCE

Warrington rejects inquiry call

By Martin Ford | 11 February 2022

Warrington Council’s Labour leaders have fended off demands for an immediate inquiry into its inv...

FINANCE

Concerns over tax rebate scheme

By Martin Ford | 08 February 2022

Councils have voiced concerns over the deliverability of a scheme to tackle soaring energy bills.

FINANCE

Councils' frontline role battling energy crisis

By Martin Ford | 03 February 2022

Local authorities have been tasked with administering a council tax rebate and £144m fund to soft...

FINANCE

Energy prices could hit Slough recovery

By Martin Ford | 20 January 2022

Slough Council’s financial recovery could be hit by soaring energy costs, officers have warned.

FINANCE

Council-backed energy firm collapses

By Martin Ford | 18 January 2022

Together Energy has announced today it has ceased trading, exposing Labour-led Warrington Council...

FINANCE

Council-backed energy firm close to collapse

By Martin Ford | 05 January 2022

Together Energy, which is 50% owned by Warrington Council, is close to running out of funding, ac...

CLIMATE CHANGE

Fixing the UK's local energy supply problem

By Wera Hobhouse | 20 December 2021

Liberal Democrat Climate Change spokesperson Wera Hobhouse explains how Community Energy can bene...

PLANNING

Urban densification is key to tackling cities' biggest challenges

By Andrew Carter | 01 December 2021

Andrew Carter outlines why urban densification is a single solution to three of the biggest polic...

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frederica-diamanta

Chief Executive

£206,492 – £218,002

Barnet is a borough with much to be proud of. Apply for this job

Barnet London Borough Council

Area Manager

£65,690 (development) - £72,045 (competent) per annum

Premium jobNottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service are looking to recruit an Area Manager who will form part of our Strategic Leadership Team Apply for this job

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Principal Advisor

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