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FINANCE

Might it be time to look at some alternatives to increasing council tax?

By Iain Murray | 17 April 2026

Iain Murray says the challenge is not the annual decision to increase council tax, but how far th...

SEND

SEND bailout at risk as councils await crucial guidance

By Martin Ford | 16 April 2026

Councils are facing a race against time to unlock essential central government funding for SEND (...

FINANCE

Reform defends £700m council savings claim

By Ann McGauran | 16 April 2026

A senior Reform UK figure has defended the party’s claim it has found £700m of savings at the cou...

FINANCE

Winning the war on waste?

By David Blackman | 16 April 2026

Is Reform UK’s waste drive just a saloon bar dream or are there still genuine efficiencies to be ...

FINANCE

Modernising public sector spend through smarter payment strategies

By Linda Weston | 16 April 2026

Commercial Cards can support smarter, more controlled payment strategies, writes Linda Weston.

POLICY AND POLITICS

Government ploughs on with council tax billing switch

By Joe Lepper | 15 April 2026

The Government is to plough on with its plans to switch council tax billing from 10 to 12-month i...

POLICY AND POLITICS

Greens propose council tax replacement

By Dan Peters | 14 April 2026

The Scottish Greens have proposed replacing the current council tax with a residential property t...

HIGHWAYS

Councils risk losing funding under new pothole performance rules

By William Eichler | 14 April 2026

Local highway authorities in England face losing up to a third of their roads funding if they can...

HIGHWAYS

Council threatens legal action over £20m roads funding row

By William Eichler | 13 April 2026

North Yorkshire Council has threatened to take legal action against York and North Yorkshire mayo...

ADULT SOCIAL CARE

Torbay Council and NHS end social care partnership over costs

By Martin Ford | 13 April 2026

A social care agreement between Torbay Council and the NHS has broken down over financial concern...

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frederica-diamanta

Strategic Lead Finance

LGE02 - £65,211

Looking for a role where your expertise can drive real change and shape the future of finance? Apply for this job

North East Lincolnshire Council

Team Manager

£51,356 - £55,539 per annum

Here at North Yorkshire Council, we are extremely proud of our Children’s Services, rated Outstanding across all areas by Ofsted. Apply for this job

North Yorkshire Council

Director of Public Health, Wellbeing and Communities

£119,124 - £139,124 | Permanent

Bristol is a city like no other - vibrant, diverse and full of opportunity. Apply for this job

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