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FINANCE
Looking ahead with trepidation
By Martin Reeves | 11 January 2022
Professor Martin Reeves digests the contents of the provisional local government finance settleme...
SOLACE
Northern Irish councils in devolution call
By Martin Ford | 24 November 2021
The sector is pressing for increased powers to help the country to recover from the COVID-19 pand...
SOLACE
A golden opportunity for the sector
By Nicola Chiverton | 24 November 2021
Nicola Chiverton says local government is currently enjoying a renewed, positive profile. So now ...
SOLACE
Let's take our chance to get things right on the health gap
By Gill Kneller | 26 October 2021
Ten years after Professor Marmot’s initial report the health gap has grown, says Gill Kneller. Al...
HUMAN RESOURCES
We will need the very best people if we are to 'level up' places
By Graeme McDonald | 26 October 2021
It makes little sense to have more than 500 local councils all fighting each other in the battle ...
SOLACE
Mastering yourself is true power
By Kathy O’Leary | 20 October 2021
A debate at the recent Solace Summit reminded Kathy O'Leary that to effectively lead others, le...
CHIEF EXECUTIVES
Councils have 'irreplaceable' role in levelling up
By Martin Ford | 13 October 2021
Councils are ready to work with central government to deliver change in communities, president of...
SOLACE
A diverse challenge for the sector
By Steve Guest | 06 October 2021
Recruiting, retaining and developing a diverse workforce across the sector has never been more im...
CHIEF EXECUTIVES
One in three chiefs concerned over workforce
By Martin Ford | 28 September 2021
Council chief executives have called for government action to resolve a recruitment crisis.
SOLACE
'Dig deep and continue'
27 September 2021
A ‘huge’ unvaccinated group of six million adults and deepening inequalities are among the risks ...
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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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