FINANCE

London borough applies for capitalisation direction

By Martin Ford | 27 November 2023

Havering LBC is to apply for a capitalisation direction as it bids to avoid issuing a section 114...

FINANCE

Fundamental reform of council funding will require a cross-party initiative

By Rob Whiteman | 21 November 2023

If the next Government sticks to current commitments, performance in services will deteriorate fu...

FINANCE

Southampton in informal talks with Government for support

By Martin Ford | 21 November 2023

Southampton City Council has been in ‘informal contact’ with the Government over a capitalisation...

FINANCE

Fixing a broken PWLB

By David Marlow | 20 November 2023

The Public Works Loan Board-anchored system of council capital funding is broken, say David Marlo...

CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC FINANCE AND ACCOUNTANCY

Peer reviews: The heat is on

20 November 2023

Is corporate peer review a robust enough way to predict the risks of a future section 114 or is i...

AUDIT

Moving in to pick up the pieces

By Heather Jameson | 15 November 2023

Gavin Jones talks to Heather Jameson about the work that goes into sorting out the aftermath of a...

SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP OF MUNICIPAL AUTHORITIES

How government can support the retention of essential service delivery

By Karima Dakhama | 15 November 2023

Senior consultant at CIPFA Penna Karima Dakhama looks at how local authorities through innovation...

DEVOLUTION

Keeping the faith

By Heather Jameson | 15 November 2023

As local government battles with budgets and rising demand, Heather Jameson spoke to Leeds City C...

WHITEHALL

Job cuts 'inevitable' at Brum

By Mark Conrad | 14 November 2023

Birmingham City Council is poised to reveal a worse-than-expected financial position as it embark...

WHITEHALL

The problem is Government, not local government

By Paul Martin | 14 November 2023

Paul Martin argues councils are being forced to focus on minimum service levels while maximising ...

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frederica-diamanta

Assistant Voids Repairs Manager

£51,093 - £54,129

We are seeking an experienced Assistant Voids Repairs Manager to support the Voids Repairs team Apply for this job

Royal Borough of Greenwich

Contract Lawyer

£45,647.00 to £47,966.00 per annum + £3,000 market supplement

We are looking for a qualified lawyer to join our friendly and supportive in-house legal team. Apply for this job

Isle of Wight Council

Chief Executive

£175,000 – 195,000 plus returning officer allowance

Gloucestershire is the envy of many and we’re looking for an exceptional new Chief Executive to take things to the next level Apply for this job

Gloucestershire County Council