FINANCE

Appointments could spark finance review, says CIPFA chief

By Heather Jameson | 03 August 2023

The appointment of a new chief executive, finance director or political leader could provoke an i...

FINANCE

Little takes over investment pool chair

By Dan Peters | 02 August 2023

The founder of asset management advisory firm Alderwood Partners has taken over as chair of the L...

FINANCE

A clear medium-term financial plan requires certainty

01 August 2023

Tracy Bingham wonders if many future Best Value failures will be in councils whose circumstances ...

FINANCE

Brum's chains reaction

01 August 2023

Birmingham City Council has been very clear it is working hard to resolve its catalogue of financ...

FINANCE

Section 114s: where are we headed next?

By Rob Whiteman CBE | 31 July 2023

After a spate of councils issuing section 114 notices, Rob Whiteman looks at what has been done s...

FINANCE

Select committee report to consider accountability weaknesses

By Dan Peters | 31 July 2023

Weaknesses of the current system of accountability available to local authorities will be conside...

FINANCE

Hastings' financial controls 'not fully developed'

By Dan Peters | 31 July 2023

Senior Hastings BC councillors will be urged next week to ‘bring in and embed more stringent fina...

FINANCE

Scottish Government tight-lipped over council tax rate rise speculation

By Paul Marinko | 31 July 2023

The Scottish Government has refused to comment on speculation it has gone cold on plans to increa...

WHITEHALL

Gauke calls for new Office for Spending Evaluation

By Michael Burton | 31 July 2023

Former Treasury minister David Gauke has called for a new Office for Spending Evaluation to prior...

BUSINESS

Workforce warning for pension scheme after survey

By Dan Peters | 27 July 2023

Almost a quarter (23%) of local government pension scheme (LGPS) employees feel they do not have ...

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Corporate Director of Children and Family Services

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frederica-diamanta

Corporate Director of Children and Family Services

£142,950 - £157,041

Forged through an industrial past, Stoke-on-Trent is a city with creativity and kindness at its heart. Apply for this job

Stoke-on-Trent City Council

Strategic Director Economy, Innovation and Growth

Up to £134,228

We have four fantastic opportunities for innovative and forward-thinking leaders to join our leadership team Apply for this job

Gateshead Council

Strategic Director Housing, Environment and Healthy Communities

Up to £134,228

We have four fantastic opportunities for innovative and forward-thinking leaders to join our leadership team Apply for this job

Gateshead Council