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ELECTIONS

Could elections U-turn signal a fight to save LGR?

By Heather Jameson | 18 February 2026

Cancelling the postponement of elections 'takes U-turns to the next level', says Heather Jameson....

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Core Cities UK: Where investors share our values, we are keen to partner over the long term

By Cllr James Lewis | 18 February 2026

Cllr James Lewis says the key message from Core Cities UK to private sector colleagues at a mini ...

SEND

We need an ambitious and genuinely sustainable package of SEND reform

By Rachael Wardell | 18 February 2026

The Government’s decision to take on the bulk of Dedicated Schools Grant deficits provides vital ...

PLANNING

Money can't bypass the Warm Homes Plan's lengthy paperwork and unfair charges

By Katy King | 18 February 2026

It is time for town halls to bypass the bottleneck around heat pumps, turning three-day installs ...

FINANCE

Financial reform cannot wait

By Owen Mapley | 18 February 2026

Owen Mapley says the finance settlement provides breathing space for many authorities – but this...

PERFORMANCE

From outputs to outcomes

By Tony Munton | 17 February 2026

Responding to the publication of the Local Outcomes Framework, Dr Tony Munton says the approach i...

DEVOLUTION

The visitor levy needs to be the start of a more grown-up approach to growth

By Simon Kaye | 17 February 2026

The visitor levy should be the start of a new relationship between local and central government, ...

PERFORMANCE

The local outcomes framework comes with risks

By Ian Miller | 17 February 2026

Ian Miller says the local outcomes framework is a tool to allow Whitehall to intervene and he is ...

PERFORMANCE

Why should we care about the local outcomes framework?

By Jeremy Cooper | 16 February 2026

Jeremy Cooper offers local authorities some suggested dos and don’ts on the new local outcomes fr...

FINANCE

Many district councils will see a cash cut

By James Hood | 16 February 2026

On average district councils face real terms funding reductions at a time of rising demand, and ...

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frederica-diamanta

Head of Finance - Children & Young People’s Service

£75,585 - £80,726 (pay award pending)

Premium jobThis is a great place to work for people who want to make a real difference. Apply for this job

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council

Head of Finance and Accountancy (Deputy S151 Officer)

£72,000 (inclusive of Market Supplement)

In this role, you will provide visible leadership and management across the Finance Service Apply for this job

Chesterfield Borough Council

Director of Digital, HR & Customer Services

£97,017

Reporting directly to the Deputy Chief Executive, you will lead a diverse directorate, with responsibility for Human Resources Apply for this job

Chesterfield Borough Council

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