DEVOLUTION

Sector waits for Downing Street to clear devolution announcement

By Martin Ford | 13 November 2023

Councils are hoping No10 will sign off an expansion of level two and level three devolution deals...

FINANCE

EXCLUSIVE: Improvement grant talks to start with zero-based review

By Dan Peters | 13 November 2023

A zero-based budgeting review will take place as part of talks on next year’s sector-led improvem...

FINANCE

Wales struggles to spend UKSPF cash

By Andrew Vaux | 13 November 2023

Wales has topped the list of regions for the amount of UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) cash una...

WHITEHALL

Housing minister among casualties of Sunak reshuffle

By Mark Conrad | 13 November 2023

The UK will have its 16th housing minister in 12 years after Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s sweepin...

HEALTH

NAO slams progress on adult social care reform

By Paul Marinko | 09 November 2023

The Government’s progress on adult social care reform has been slammed in a damning report by the...

LEGISLATION

Watchdog warning over elections

By Dan Peters | 08 November 2023

It could take a generation to restore public confidence if there are major problems at the next G...

FINANCE

DLUHC blasted over levelling up failure

By Mark Conrad | 08 November 2023

The levelling up department has been blasted for failing to deliver its remit by a senior sector ...

HOUSING

Prevention is still better than cure

By Ruth Luscombe | 08 November 2023

Solving the public health crisis means preventing the next one, and looking beyond the NHS, accor...

PLANNING

The next level begins

By Martin Ford | 08 November 2023

Last month saw the Levelling Up Act receive Royal Assent, but what will that actually mean for lo...

CLIMATE CHANGE

Beware the rise of conspiracy theories in our local politics

By Jessica Studdert | 08 November 2023

Conspiracy theories thrive in the absence of transparency and effective communication, says Jessi...

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frederica-diamanta

Chief Financial Officer - Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner

£85,245 - £90,273

An experienced CFO sought to shape the financial strategy and governance that supports delivery of police and crime objectives in Wiltshire & Swindon. Apply for this job

OPCC

Head of Parks & Open Spaces

£75,445 & generous pension and benefits

Southend-on-Sea City Council is seeking a dynamic, ambitious and experienced professional to lead our award-winning Parks & Open Spaces Services. Apply for this job

Southend-on-Sea City Council

Deputy Director Transformation & Business Services

£91,872 per annum

With a new Leadership Team in place, we are ambitious for our future and proud of our achievements. Apply for this job

Devon County Council