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BUSINESS

Major auditor failed to bid, expert suggests

By Dan Peters | 16 September 2022

The failure to secure enough suppliers to cover the entire crisis-hit local government audit mark...

FINANCE

Suspended Croydon director quits

By Dan Peters | 12 September 2022

The suspended Croydon LBC director who had threatened the council with legal action has resigned,...

WHITEHALL

EXCLUSIVE: Government floats traffic light ratings for sector

By Dan Peters | 06 September 2022

Controversial plans to introduce traffic light ratings for the sector could be revived – this tim...

HUMAN RESOURCES

Council denies six-figure payoff was 'wrongful'

By Mark Whitehead | 05 September 2022

A district council has denied a six-figure payoff given to an employee without councillors or sen...

FINANCE

Watchdog 'deeply concerned' over council's finances

By Martin Ford | 25 August 2022

The Accounts Commission is ‘not confident’ Shetland Islands Council is ‘financially sustainable’.

LOCAL DEMOCRACY

Lawyers to probe ejection of councillors

By Dan Peters | 08 August 2022

Harborough DC’s interim chief executive has asked lawyers to review whether the council followed ...

FINANCE

Liverpool finances still at risk, say auditors

By Heather Jameson | 27 July 2022

The financial stability of Liverpool City Council is still a risk, according to an interim report...

FINANCE

EXCLUSIVE: Employers warn against local pay deals

By Chris Mahony | 19 July 2022

Councils have been warned against undermining the ‘fundamental integrity’ of national talks by ag...

FINANCE

Council beset by 'deep rooted cultural issues'

By Martin Ford | 15 July 2022

A local authority has been threatened with statutory recommendations by its external auditor.

FINANCE

Risky business

By Heather Jameson | 11 July 2022

Amid growing concern over risky investments, ministers are introducing new powers to intervene in...

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frederica-diamanta

Principal Lawyer - Children and Adults Safeguarding Team - Childrens Focus

£51,356 - £56,494

Do you want to make a difference to local people? Apply for this job

Kirklees Metropolitan Council

Director - Corporate Services

£93,688 - £100,549 per annum

Develop your career with a forward-thinking authority based in an attractive part of South Devon. Apply for this job

Teignbridge District Council

Chief Executive

Up to £234,171

This is a rare opportunity to lead a council with both strength and ambition at a time of change. Apply for this job

Leicestershire County Council