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FINANCE

Reserves raid to keep councils afloat, survey finds

By William Eichler | 04 September 2024

More than a dozen council leaders have warned they will have to draw on already depleted financia...

FINANCE

Time to change

By By Graeme McDonald | 04 September 2024

The Government needs councils if it wants to deliver on its priorities so change for the sector i...

FINANCE

Don't look back in anger

By Jonathan Carr-West | 04 September 2024

Councils should follow the example set by Liam and Noel Gallagher and set aside their differences...

FINANCE

Chancellor has sector's support to find funding solutions

By By Nicole Wood | 04 September 2024

Nicole Wood says the financial picture is bleak but chancellor Rachel Reeves has plenty of suppor...

REORGANISATION

What about local government reorganisation?

By Heather Jameson | 03 September 2024

Heather Jameson says two things repeatedly return that make the prospect of reorganisation loom s...

FINANCE

Fiscal devolution could lead to greater inequalities, warns IFS

By Emily Twinch | 03 September 2024

Devolution must come with reform of council funding allocations or it could worsen inequalities, ...

FINANCE

Devolution may be sexier, but funding reform is vital

By David Phillips | 03 September 2024

David Phillips says that In the excitement about devolution, it is vital not to forget another bi...

FINANCE

Levelling up projects to discover fate

By Martin Ford | 03 September 2024

Councils left in limbo as Levelling Up Fund awards are reviewed by the new Government will receiv...

HOUSING

Councils call for £644m cash injection into housing

By Emily Twinch | 03 September 2024

Councils have urged the Government to plough £644m of capital funding into housing in England whi...

REGULATION

Charity Commission in first warning to council

By Ellie Ames | 02 September 2024

A regulator has for the first time issued a local authority with an official warning for failing ...

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frederica-diamanta

Chief Executive

£188,576 - £201,902 (pay award pending)

Join us for a rare opportunity to lead one of the UK’s newest and most ambitious councils Apply for this job

West Northamptonshire Council

Finance Development Accountant

Band I (£55,609 to £59,025)

Sandwell Council’s Finance Division is seeking a proactive Finance Development Accountant on a full-time permanent basis Apply for this job

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council

LGR Programme Director

Up to £120k

This is a once in a generation opportunity to shape the future of local government in Worcestershire. Apply for this job

Worcestershire County Council

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