Audit

By Steve Mair | 24 November 2021

There are no quick fixes to Slough’s financial problems, but the council is committed to achievin...

MPs quiz Homes England on governance issues

By Martin Ford | 16 November 2021

An internal audit that found ‘significant weakness in frameworks of governance’ was raised during...

FINANCE

Doubt over future of 75% rates retention under Gove

By Paul Marinko | 09 November 2021

New local government secretary Michael Gove has indicated that 75% business rates retention could...

WHITEHALL

Government tight-lipped on Thanet response

By Dan Peters | 08 November 2021

The Government has refused to disclose how it is responding to long-standing issues at Thanet DC ...

FINANCE

Concerns raised over Liverpool audit delay

By Heather Jameson | 05 November 2021

The leader of Liverpool City Council's Lib Dem group, Richard Kemp, has written to the new chair ...

FINANCE

Top mandarin admits state of audit 'deeply concerning'

By Martin Ford | 02 November 2021

Permanent secretary Jeremy Pocklington said there was no ‘magic bullet’ to rectify the sector's i...

FINANCE

Regulator 'disappointed' at timeliness of local government auditor reporting

By Laura Sharman | 01 November 2021

Half of the local government audits chosen for review by the Financial Reporting Council (FRC) ha...

AUDIT

South Ayrshire Council's slow transformation 'frustrating', auditors say

By William Eichler | 28 October 2021

South Ayrshire Council’s services perform well but the council has been slow at making necessary ...

BUSINESS

LGA: External audit firms need to address their shortcomings

By Dan Peters | 18 October 2021

Town hall leaders have said external audit firms ‘need to address their shortcomings’ to improve ...

LEGAL

Willis to leave troubled Thanet

By Dan Peters | 15 October 2021

Troubled Thanet DC has struck a deal that will lead to the departure of its deputy chief executiv...

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South Derbyshire District Council

Director of Family Help and Safeguarding

£105,836 - £121,235

Brighter Futures for Children is looking for a visionary leader to drive transformation and improvement in children's services at a pivotal time. Apply for this job

Reading Borough Council

Head of Highways Operations

Salary: £78,168 per annum

Premium jobSomerset offers a unique blend of natural beauty, rich history and vibrant community life. Apply for this job

Somerset Council

Head of Operational Services

£73,051 to £75,342

Are you ready to shape the future of a thriving district? Apply for this job

South Derbyshire District Council