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FINANCE

Investigation into 'errors' that cost Liverpool £4.5m

By Martin Ford | 11 May 2022

An investigation has been launched into ‘control failures and errors’ that cost Liverpool City Co...

MANAGEMENT

Council held decade-long contract with dormant firm

By Martin Ford | 27 April 2022

Grant Thornton said it exposed a ‘significant weakness’ in Herefordshire Council’s contract manag...

FINANCE

Nottingham expected to bring housing back under direct control after probes

By Dan Peters | 27 April 2022

Nottingham City Council is expected to bring its housing back under direct control after two inde...

BUSINESS

EXCLUSIVE: Council sacked director over 'vexatious and malicious' police report

By Chris Mahony | 19 April 2022

Thanet DC sacked its director of corporate governance and monitoring officer after he submitted ‘...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Mayor's meetings with contractors breached constitution

By Martin Ford | 11 April 2022

Meetings between Middlesbrough’s Mayor and contractors over the council’s flagship regeneration p...

FINANCE

Where are the chief finance officers of the future going to come from?

By Adele Taylor | 29 March 2022

Unless we find a way to turn the tide of the recruitment crisis soon, finding staff at all levels...

FINANCE

Merthyr Tydfil improvement board ends

By Martin Ford | 16 March 2022

Independent oversight of Merthyr Tydfil CBC has come to an end following improvements to its gove...

FINANCE

Uncertain future for Scottish councils' finances

By Martin Ford | 10 March 2022

The Accounts Commission found councils were grappling with funding reductions and restrictions as...

AUDIT

Deadline laid down for councillors' improvement

By Martin Ford | 07 March 2022

Members at Moray Council have been given a year to show ‘strong cohesive leadership’ by a local g...

FINANCE

It is not surprising councils' position in the job market is eroding

By Tony Kirkham | 02 March 2022

Local government colleagues report difficulty in recruiting auditors, revenues and benefits staff...

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frederica-diamanta

Principal Ruling Group Support Officer

£51356 - £56673

Liverpool is home to vibrant, energetic, and engaged communities... Apply for this job

Liverpool City Council

Strategic Director of Children’s Services

£139,812 - £153,993

To lead and manage a range of statutory services to children and families for children in need, Apply for this job

Harrow London Borough Council

Head of Legal and Monitoring Officer

£90,347 – £98,135 per annum/y flwyddyn

We’re seeking an energetic, innovative, and inspirational leader to join our team at Powys County Council Apply for this job

Powys County Council

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