Audit

By Mark Conrad | 31 January 2022

A ‘chronic’ lack of funding for council services amid soaring demand means many communities face ...

FINANCE

Blaenau Gwent receives damning report in public interest

By Martin Ford | 28 January 2022

Auditors said oversight of the council's waste company was ‘inadequate’ for more than a decade.

FINANCE

Croydon subjected to second report in the public interest

By Martin Ford | 26 January 2022

Croydon LBC’s auditor has issued a second report in the public interest after uncovering ‘fundame...

Minister 'minded' to intervene at Sandwell Council

By Laura Sharman | 19 January 2022

The Government is considering sending in commissions into Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council d...

FINANCE

Liverpool auditor seeks corruption investigation

By Martin Ford | 14 January 2022

Calls have been made for further investigations into the extent of alleged bribery and corruption...

FINANCE

Auditor finds 'governance breakdown' over chief's payoff

By Dan Peters | 13 January 2022

Pembrokeshire CC must ‘regain public trust’ after Wales’ auditor general detailed a ‘serious brea...

FINANCE

Challenging financial future for Northern Irish councils

By Martin Ford | 21 December 2021

Northern Ireland’s financial watchdog has warned of challenging years ahead for the region’s coun...

ADULT SOCIAL CARE

Watchdog calls for regional partnership boards to improve accountability

By Martin Ford | 20 December 2021

The accountability of regional partnership boards (RPBs) should be improved, according to Audit W...

NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE

Local audit's perfect storm

By Naomi Larsson | 08 December 2021

The chair of the Public Accounts Committee has suggested the volume of late audits means Whitehal...

FINANCE

Statutory recommendation threat dropped

By Martin Ford | 01 December 2021

Warrington Council has escaped the threat of a statutory recommendation being issued by its exter...

Director of People

£81,974 – subject to skills and experience

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Director of Care

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Head of Highway Operations

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Derbyshire County Council

Director of People

£81,974 – subject to skills and experience

Bolton Cares is on an exciting journey of transformation and growth and we’re looking for a dynamic, people-focused leader to help shape our future. Apply for this job

Bolton Cares

Director of Care

£81,974 - subject to skills and experience

Bolton Cares is entering an exciting new chapter and we’re looking for a visionary leader to help shape it. Apply for this job

Bolton Cares

Head of Highway Operations

Grade 15 £61,048 - £66,960 per annum (Pay award pending)

Here at Derbyshire County Council, we have been on a journey to transform the way we deliver highway services Apply for this job

Derbyshire County Council