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FINANCE

Let's start the debate on what the nation wants councils to do

By Cllr Martin Tett | 08 March 2024

Local government cannot go on delivering more and more for less and less, says leader of Buckingh...

FINANCE

Woking and Thurrock failures 'embarrassing'

By Martin Ford | 08 March 2024

The local government watchdog’s chief executive has said the collapse of councils such as Woking ...

WHITEHALL

Right to Buy lobbying fails as Treasury ends temporary boost

By Dan Peters | 08 March 2024

The Treasury has confirmed councils will no longer keep 100% of Right to Buy (RTB) receipts after...

FINANCE

OBR: Council borrowing for capital to halve

By Michael Burton | 08 March 2024

Council borrowing for capital projects is expected to almost halve due to curbs on commercial loa...

SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP OF MUNICIPAL AUTHORITIES

Budget leaves councils in peril

By Cllr Sir Stephen Houghton | 08 March 2024

Cllr Sir Stephen Houghton says many will highlight that cuts in local government spending mean th...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

We need fairer funding of local government, and we need it now

By Cllr John Merry | 07 March 2024

Cllr John Merry says that while the chancellor stressed the need for more efficiency in this week...

FINANCE

Recruitment conundrums and economic development

By George Agyemang | 06 March 2024

A key challenge for councils building economic development teams is understanding where to priori...

FINANCE

There is no quick fix

By Martin Ford | 06 March 2024

The announcement of £2.5bn of ‘exceptional financial support’ for councils will fail to fix local...

EDUCATION

Budget: Boost for preventative services 

By Martin Ford | 06 March 2024

Funding for preventative services has been announced as part of the Budget in an attempt to relie...

FINANCE

Budget: West Midlands to get £15m culture funding boost

06 March 2024

The West Midlands Combined Authority is to get a £15m boost in funding for culture, heritage and ...

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frederica-diamanta

Director of Corporate Services

£100,000 plus excellent pension scheme

We are a forward-looking organisation that genuinely wants to live our new values of People, Pride, Performance and Progress. Apply for this job

St Leger Homes

Transformation and Innovation Manager

£51,356- £55,539

Do you thrive in a dynamic and innovative environment? Apply for this job

North Yorkshire Council

Transformation and Innovation Manager

£51,356- £55,539

Do you thrive in a dynamic and innovative environment? Apply for this job

North Yorkshire Council