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Collecting with care during a cost of living crisis 18/11/2022 Sean Sutton argues ethical collections and improving customer relationships are key to how local authorities operate.
Mini budgets, big budgets – the need for stability and direction is clear 14/11/2022 Sean Sutton argues revenues and benefits have always been at the forefront of implementing new and innovative ways of delivering services – no more so than in the current climate.
With a new wave of people falling into debt, how can local government respond? 27/10/2022 Sean Sutton reports on a recent webinar exploring the issues being faced by local government as a result of the current economic climate.
A state of emergency - tackling the cost-of-living crisis in local government 12/10/2022 Sean Sutton welcomes recent announcements that place the needs of tenants front and centre.

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Adaptations teams’ opportunity to optimise value

Chief Executive

up to £165,000

Ebbsfleet is one of the UK’s most ambitious regeneration projects, a 21st-century Garden City Ebbsfleet, Kent

Recuriter: Ebbsfleet Development Corporation

Assistant Director Strategy & Community Regeneration

£100,592 - £106,591 per annum

Newcastle is a city fast gaining a reputation for its innovation and progress. Newcastle, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Recuriter: Newcastle City Council

Contract Management and SRM Officer

The Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea Council

Negotiable

Strengthen how we manage our contracts, build lasting supplier partnerships and deliver value for our residentsStrengthen how we manage our contracts, England, London, City of London

Recuriter: The Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea Council

Play Ranger

London Borough of Richmond upon Thames and London Borough of Wandsworth

£38,976 - £47,229 (pro rata for part time post)

Play Ranger£38,97... Wandsworth, London

Recuriter: London Borough of Richmond upon Thames and London Borough of Wandsworth

Temporary Accommodation Officer

£38,976 - £47,229 per annum

As with many other Boroughs in the capital, tackling homelessness is a high priority. The Temporary Accommodation Procurement Officer will be required to source new business to increase the supply of properties based on the demand by building relationship 90 Putney Bridge Road, Twickenham

Recuriter: London Borough of Richmond upon Thames and London Borough of Wandsworth