ECONOMIC GROWTH

Unlocking the East of England's potential

By James Palmer | 22 March 2022

Closing the GDP gap between the East and other UK regions could add an extra £31.2bn to the natio...

FINANCE

Southern comfort

By Jonathan Werran | 22 March 2022

Localis chief executive Jonathan Werran outlines a new report setting a possible future course fo...

WELSH LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

Concerns over refugee data

By Martin Ford | 16 March 2022

Concerns have been raised over the sharing of data on refugees arriving from war-torn Ukraine.

DEVOLUTION

On the level?

By Martin Ford | 15 March 2022

Has the Levelling Up White Paper failed to create the shared ambition across tiers of local gover...

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

Councils 'cut out' of Ukraine sponsorship

By Martin Ford | 14 March 2022

The Government has been urged to work more closely with councils following the publication of its...

WHITEHALL

Gove urges pension funds to add to Russian pressure

By Dan Peters | 14 March 2022

Levelling up secretary Michael Gove has urged local government pension scheme (LGPS) committee ch...

FINANCE

Slough given conditions for £300m bailout

By Mike Yuille | 08 March 2022

Slough Council will only be considered for a £307m Government bailout to cover its deficits if it...

DEVOLUTION

Gove opposed to mayor referendums

By Martin Ford | 02 March 2022

Levelling up secretary Michael Gove has said he is not in favour of putting devolution proposals ...

MICHAEL GOVE

Wind beneath Gove's wings

02 March 2022

You could say local government secretary Michael Gove has enough on his plate.

FINANCE

Renewed fiscal devo push

By Heather Jameson and Martin Ford | 02 March 2022

The Government has revealed it is in talks with local areas about extra financial powers as Micha...

frederica-diamanta

Director of Policy, Performance and Reform

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Manchester City Council

Director of Finance and Procurement

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Lead our financial strategy, ensuring strong governance, smart resource management, and long-term resilience. Apply for this job

Wiltshire Council

Assistant Director of Internal Audit, Investigations & Risk

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Islington Council is seeking an exceptional leader to shape the future of our newly established Internal Audit function. Apply for this job

Islington London Borough Council

frederica-diamanta

Director of Policy, Performance and Reform

To £119k

Manchester is a thriving, modern city known globally for culture, leisure and sporting success Apply for this job

Manchester City Council

Director of Finance and Procurement

£98,957 - £105,568

Lead our financial strategy, ensuring strong governance, smart resource management, and long-term resilience. Apply for this job

Wiltshire Council

Assistant Director of Internal Audit, Investigations & Risk

CO4 £84K-£102K

Islington Council is seeking an exceptional leader to shape the future of our newly established Internal Audit function. Apply for this job

Islington London Borough Council