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FINANCE

Chancellor urged to tackle audit backlog

By Ellie Ames | 06 November 2023

The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) has called on the Government ...

FINANCE

'Lack of progress' in South Ayrshire transformation

By Martin Ford | 01 November 2023

South Ayrshire Council has been told it must quicken the pace of its transformation in a report b...

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...

SOLACE

New assurance regime needs to be 'far more useful'

By Heather Jameson | 18 October 2023

According to the results of the Solace survey, no one thinks Oflog does the job and most think it...

WHITEHALL

Chiefs split on need for improved assurance but united in Oflog discontent

By Paul Marinko | 17 October 2023

Senior council officers are split on whether improved assurance measures are needed but broadly a...

PLANNING

A Bill to drive innovation and local accountability

By Rebecca Gilbert | 12 October 2023

With the Levelling-up and Regeneration Bill going through its final parliamentary stages, Tiffany...

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

Newcastle chief admits corporate plan delay

By Mark Conrad | 03 October 2023

Newcastle City Council’s chief executive has told local spending watchdogs the authority’s overdu...

FINANCE

Missions budgeting in a challenging funding context

By Jon Rowney | 27 September 2023

Public sector recovery and renewal, with limited fiscal headroom to fund more than stabilisation,...

FINANCE

Home to roost

By Meg Hillier | 26 September 2023

The challenges faced by councils in financial crisis stem from Government action since 2010 and m...

FINANCE

Ministers turn down Tandridge capitalisation bid

By Mark Conrad | 22 September 2023

Ministers have refused requests for a capitalisation direction at Tandridge DC as they said effor...

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frederica-diamanta

Strategic Director – Place-Based Services

£Competitive

Stevenage is a town with bold ambitions. Apply for this job

Stevenage Borough Council

Executive Director of Adult Care Services

£158,000

This is an exciting time to be joining Hertfordshire County Council. Apply for this job

Hertfordshire County Council

Assistant Director - People & Change

Up to £91,625 + generous pension

Cambridge is a city of global reputation and local pride – a place of ideas, innovation and inclusion. Apply for this job

Cambridge City Council