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FINANCE
Finance reform is the Christmas present we need
By Graeme McDonald | 30 November 2022
Delays in financial settlements and an absence of multi-year settlements have some very real cost...
SOCIAL CARE
A Statement of intent, but the long-term plan is lacking
By Heather Jameson | 23 November 2022
Heather Jameson says the Autumn Statement 'may have been a masterclass in political manoeuvring, ...
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...
WHITEHALL
Stark Solace survey gives thumbs down to Autumn Statement
By Mark Conrad | 21 November 2022
Nine in ten senior council managers believe the Autumn Statement will impact negatively on their ...
SOLACE
We're determined to do the best that we can for our communities and places
By Kathy O'Leary | 19 October 2022
Kathy O'Leary says we are 'not short of ideas to swap and support to offer, sparking off each oth...
SOLACE
Doing the basics right and doing them well
By Graeme McDonald | 18 October 2022
Those present at the Solace Summit in Birmingham relayed a sense of remarkable resilience in the ...
SOLACE
Councils can survive by working like start-ups
By Jamie Ounan | 17 October 2022
Jamie Ounan says councils need to think like start-ups if they’re to transform and survive - and...
HUMAN RESOURCES
Solace Summit: Recruitment crisis laid bare
By Martin Ford | 13 October 2022
The scale of the recruitment crisis facing councils has been laid bare at the Solace Summit.
SOLACE
Solace Summit: Truss 'believer' in devolution
By Martin Ford | 13 October 2022
West Midlands mayor Andy Street believes the Government will stay the course on devolution.
CHIEF EXECUTIVES
Solace announces next president
By Martin Ford | 13 October 2022
Solace has announced Matt Prosser will officially take up the reins in the new year.
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Director of Place
£95,202-£104,722 per annum
West Oxfordshire District Council is seeking an exceptional and forward-thinking Director of Place Apply for this job
Registered Manager - Children's Home - WMF2725e
£51,356 - £52,413
This post is a crucial leadership role within the exciting new Westmorland and Furness children’s home service area. Apply for this job
Lead Lawyer - Planing & Highways WMF2783e
£51,356 - £52,413
Westmorland and Furness Council will be an ambitious authority that will shape public services for the better Apply for this job
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