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FINANCE

London borough enters EFS talks with Government

By Martin Ford | 25 July 2025

Hillingdon LBC is in talks with the Government over exceptional financial support (EFS) as budget...

FINANCE

Let the electorate decide what they are willing to pay for

By Heather Jameson | 24 July 2025

'Fiscal devolution – particularly for council tax – has a lot going for it', says Heather Jameson.

FINANCE

Central government must ease its grip

By Florence Eshalomi | 23 July 2025

Councils must have more power to control their own affairs - accountable not to Westminster in th...

REORGANISATION

And those against?

By Cllr Steve Pitt | 23 July 2025

Cllr Steve Pitt makes a firm case for local authorities such as Portsmouth City Council to be lef...

GOVERNMENT

Find finance fix

By Neil Merrick | 23 July 2025

MPs call for authorities to be given immediate powers to revalue properties ahead of full review ...

POLICY

Peers pass fire and hire exemption

By Heather Jameson | 22 July 2025

Councils with financial problems that are placed under government intervention may be exempt from...

COMMISSIONING

McArdle to replace Caller as Birmingham intervention boss

By Heather Jameson | 22 July 2025

Government commissioner Tony McArdle is to replace Max Caller heading up the intervention team at...

FINANCE

Getting audit back on track

By Rob Powell | 22 July 2025

The Government's reset and recovery strategy, along with associated backlog dates, have helped ge...

REORGANISATION

Councils back three mainland unitaries

By Neil Merrick | 21 July 2025

Hampshire CC and East Hampshire DC have backed three unitary mainland councils, with the Isle of ...

FINANCE

Districts sound fair funding alarm

By Martin Ford | 21 July 2025

The District Councils’ Network (DCN) has joined inner London boroughs in sounding the alarm over ...

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frederica-diamanta

Service Manager - Regulated Services and CQC Oversight

£69,037

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and driven leader to join our Adult Social Care team Apply for this job

Wakefield Council

Director of Transport and Climate

£96,900 - £112,827

In Reading, we’re laying the foundations for a borough that is bold, connected and ready for what’s next. Apply for this job

Reading Borough Council

Director of Planning, Economy and Public Protection

£96,900 - £112,827

Reading is one of the UK’s most dynamic urban economies. Apply for this job

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