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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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Chief Executive
£competitive
We are looking for an exceptional senior leader with a strong record of leading change Apply for this job
Assistant Director Finance & Governance and Deputy Section 151 Officer
up to £121,526 + a monthly car allowance of £200 per month + fringe allowance of £753 per annum
You will lead a broad and influential portfolio including finance, revenues and benefits, procurement, audit, risk, insurance and corporate fraud. Apply for this job
Assistant Director Legal & Democracy and Monitoring Officer
up to £113,365 + a monthly car allowance of £200 per month + fringe allowance of £753 per annum
This appointment is central to creating greater stability, confidence and consistency. Apply for this job
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