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HOUSING

Council leaders call for review of Ukrainian refugee scheme

By William Eichler | 19 February 2024

Council leaders have called for an urgent review of funding for Ukrainian refugees as 9,000 have ...

WHITEHALL

Government timetable could push councils to issue section 114s, treasurers warn

By Dan Peters | 16 February 2024

The Government’s proposed timeline for implementing changes to tackle risky borrowing by some cou...

COUNCIL TAX

Sunak doesn't accept the council tax system is broken

By Cllr Bill Revans | 16 February 2024

Without the additional £17m a year Somerset Council could have generated through council tax the ...

WHITEHALL

Mapley to take over from Whiteman at CIPFA

By Dan Peters | 16 February 2024

Hertfordshire CC boss Owen Mapley will take over as Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Acc...

FINANCE

Cheshire East seeks £18m capitalisation direction

By Martin Ford | 15 February 2024

Cheshire East Council has become the latest council to approach the Government for ‘exceptional f...

FINANCE

Turning the tide on the 'post-politician' era

By Chris Criscione | 15 February 2024

Chris Criscione highlights some ways he believes local government can – slowly but surely – impro...

FINANCE

Two-thirds of councils expect to miss waste reform deadline

By Ellie Ames | 15 February 2024

Councils have urged Government to reconsider its ‘unrealistic’ waste reform deadline after resear...

ADULT SOCIAL CARE

Working with Government can deliver real dividends

By Cllr Kevin Bentley | 15 February 2024

Collaboration with Government can achieve real results for communities and councils should not be...

FINANCE

County and districts fight over housing support axe

By Dan Peters | 14 February 2024

A bitter row has broken out between Suffolk CC and its districts over proposals to axe the county...

FINANCE

Senior Nottingham councillors refuse to back budget cuts

By Ellie Ames | 14 February 2024

Senior members of cash-strapped Nottingham City Council have refused to recommend a report that p...

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Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council

frederica-diamanta

Corporate Director – Adults & Health

£176,061 – £196,002

Lead Change. Shape Lives. Be Part of Something New. Apply for this job

Newham London Borough Council

Assistant Director, People

£89,116 - £104,843 per annum

Experience the best of both worlds with our flexible hybrid working arrangements. Apply for this job

Essex County Council

Executive Director (Children’s Services)

up to £137,831

Are you an experienced and inspirational leader of Children’s Services? Apply for this job

Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council