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FINANCE
Let there be fireworks on funding
By Tracy Bingham | 31 October 2023
As we look towards this month’s Autumn Statement, it is clear the sector needs it and the settlem...
CLIMATE CHANGE
Dealing with weather's extremes
By Dr Charlotte Parbery-Clark | 30 October 2023
Maria Van-Hove and Dr Charlotte Parbery-Clark look at how local authorities in the UK can support...
HOMELESSNESS
Districts face unpalatable choices
By Cllr Elizabeth Dennis | 30 October 2023
The majority of district councils do not expect to be able to balance their budgets this year, sa...
RECRUITMENT
Upskill before it's too late
By Peter Cudlip | 30 October 2023
Decisive action is needed to improve local government recruitment and retention, says Peter Cudlip.
AUDIT
Rebuilding audit
By Lee Rowley | 30 October 2023
Local government minister Lee Rowley sets out more details on proposals to clear the serious exte...
SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP OF MUNICIPAL AUTHORITIES
High quality properly funded services must underpin levelling up
By Cllr Sir Stephen Houghton | 30 October 2023
Cllr Sir Stephen Houghton says local government funding needs a reset of business rates growth, a...
FINANCE
Autumn Statement: why we need real reform
By Simon Christian | 30 October 2023
As the Autumn Statement draws closer, Simon Christian says only complete fiscal reform will unloc...
FINANCE
Councils are heading for the end of the line
By Andrew Blake-Herbert | 30 October 2023
There’s no time to lose. Financial pressure is mounting on councils and, says Andrew Blake-Herber...
AUSTERITY
The sector faces a perfect storm
By Claire Kober | 30 October 2023
An overhaul of the improvement and intervention system is long overdue and must urgently take pla...
COUNCIL TAX
Lessons still to learn
By Jonathan Carr-West | 30 October 2023
It looks like Scotland’s Verity House agreement has fallen at the first hurdle, but in England we...
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£71,202 - £77,495 per annum
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Strategic Head of Finance and S151 Officer
Package up to £109,592
As the Section 151 Officer, you will play a key role in supporting the Council through its wider journey.. Apply for this job
Building Control Manager
£57,457 - £58,462
The Building Control environment is rapidly changing and evolving in a post Grenfell World. Apply for this job
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