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FINANCE

For many councils the outlook beyond 2025 looks bleak

By Cllr Roger Gough | 29 November 2022

It would be short-sighted to allow the belief to take hold that the structural crisis that threat...

COHESION

A route to more resilient communities

By Amreen Qureshi | 28 November 2022

Amreen Qureshi highlights new research looking at the causes of social isolation and loneliness a...

FINANCE

Keeping up with the leadership evolution

By Phil Whitman | 23 November 2022

As local government leaders across the UK acknowledge the need to redefine the way we design our ...

COUNCIL TAX

Balancing collection with protection

By Ged Curran | 23 November 2022

Ged Curran outlines the new Enforcement Conduct Board’s early priorities and future plans. Effect...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Funding formula is the only answer

By Chloe Darlington | 23 November 2022

A Children Act Funding Formula would distribute government funding to every council so they could...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

We must show the children we're listening

By Steve Crocker | 23 November 2022

Steve Crocker says the system for supporting children and young people with mental health concern...

WHITEHALL

Solace: Capital spending will shrink overall

By Dan Peters | 21 November 2022

Capital spending in local government will still shrink overall despite chancellor Jeremy Hunt dec...

WELFARE

Autumn Statement: £1bn extension to Household Support Fund

By Laura Sharman | 17 November 2022

Local authorities will receive £1bn of funding to ensure vulnerable households are supported thro...

POVERTY

More than half of councils planning warm spaces

By Mark Conrad | 15 November 2022

More than half of councils are planning warm spaces where people can shelter from the cold this w...

FINANCE

Two councils face eight-figure overspends

By Martin Ford | 11 November 2022

Rotherham MBC and Derby City Council are expecting to make 'significant' use of reserves to balan...

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frederica-diamanta

Chief Operating Officer – South West Wales Corporate Joint Committee

£Competitive

We’re looking for a bold, visionary leader to take on the role of Chief Operating Officer Apply for this job

Carmarthenshire County Council

Assistant Chief Fire Officer - Service Transformation

up to £120k

Lead the Transformation of Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service Apply for this job

Gloucestershire County Council

Strategic Director – Place-Based Services

£Competitive

Stevenage is a town with bold ambitions. Apply for this job

Stevenage Borough Council