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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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Executive Director Finance and Resources

£168,135 to £230,985

Westminster City Council is no ordinary local authority. Apply for this job

Westminster City Council

Assistant Director – Regulatory Services

£71,202 - £77,495 per annum - plus benefits package

Derbyshire is a county of proud communities, beautiful landscapes and ambitious growth. Apply for this job

Derbyshire County Council

Director of Law and Governance

Up to £150,000

Southwark is a vibrant, diverse London borough with a strong community identity. Apply for this job

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