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SOCIAL CARE
Government 'stands ready to speak' to any council on funding
By Simon Hoare | 18 December 2023
Local government minister Simon Hoare says the provisional Local Government Finance Settlement de...
REORGANISATION
Five unitaries moot devolution deal
By Martin Ford | 18 December 2023
A ‘non-binding expression of interest’ is expected to be submitted to the Government in February.
FINANCE
Sector unites in plea to chancellor
By Martin Ford | 22 November 2023
The local government sector in England has put out a call to Jeremy Hunt to ‘address the signific...
REORGANISATION
Councils moved through crisis with warmth and grace
By Mo Baines | 08 November 2023
Local government’s regulatory decision-making framework may often be perceived by those outside o...
PLANNING
A Bill to drive innovation and local accountability
By Rebecca Gilbert | 12 October 2023
With the Levelling-up and Regeneration Bill going through its final parliamentary stages, Tiffany...
REORGANISATION
Goodbye two-tier
By Greg Clark | 09 October 2023
Without a big injection of cash to sustain it in existence, a two-tier structure of councils will...
REORGANISATION
Bigger may not be better
By Steve Leach | 04 October 2023
In their new book Steve Leach and Colin Copus conclude there is no consistent or conclusive evide...
FINANCE
Learning the stark lessons from a crisis
By Ann McGauran | 13 September 2023
Slough Council’s sacked chief executive Josie Wragg reflects on ways to predict organisational in...
RECRUITMENT
The art of retaining staff in difficult times
By Emma Haddleton | 13 September 2023
Martin Tucker and Emma Haddleton share their views on the positive leadership steps that can ensu...
FINANCE
Somerset in section 114 warning
By Martin Ford | 31 August 2023
Somerset Council is the latest authority to raise the prospect of a possible section 114 notice.
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Chief Executive
£188,576 - £201,902 (pay award pending)
Join us for a rare opportunity to lead one of the UK’s newest and most ambitious councils Apply for this job
Finance Development Accountant
Band I (£55,609 to £59,025)
Sandwell Council’s Finance Division is seeking a proactive Finance Development Accountant on a full-time permanent basis Apply for this job
LGR Programme Director
Up to £120k
This is a once in a generation opportunity to shape the future of local government in Worcestershire. Apply for this job
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