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FINANCE
A hike too far?
By Ann McGauran | 11 February 2024
The Government has allowed some authorities to hike council tax while refusing Somerset Council’s...
FINANCE
Time for a fightback
By Sarah Longlands | 05 February 2024
Political parties think the general public doesn’t care about councils, which is why, electorally...
ECONOMIC GROWTH
Putting assets in to active new uses
By Alistair Chapman | 02 February 2024
Martin Guest and Alistair Chapman look at whether real estate can effectively address local autho...
FINANCE
It cannot be about the way we cut the cake, but the size
By Michael Hudson | 30 January 2024
With a General Election on the horizon the one thing the sector needs – financial certainty – wil...
FINANCE
In praise of a useful financial firebreak
By Iain Murray | 29 January 2024
A section s114 notice does not provide a ready-made solution to councils’ funding problems, but i...
FINANCE
Section 114: Is it really worth all the drama?
By Graham Chapman | 29 January 2024
Former leader of Nottingham City Council Cllr Graham Chapman looks at the process of serving a se...
DIGITAL
Radical overhaul required to drag us into the 21st century
By Heather Jameson | 17 January 2024
From central government and the NHS, to police, prisons and local government: the ‘state of the s...
FINANCE
Auditor's 'significant concerns' over Dudley finances
By Martin Ford | 15 January 2024
Dudley MBC has received a withering verdict on its finances from external auditor Grant Thornton ...
FINANCE
Clarity will be crucial to reform
By Emmet Regan | 15 January 2024
As 2024 begins, Emmet Regan sets out a framework for any incoming government to consider when map...
FINANCE
40% of councils face 'financial failure'
By Ellie Ames | 15 January 2024
Two in five councils in England could see their reserves drop to less than 5% of their net revenu...
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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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