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FINANCE

'Significant weaknesses' at Cumberland and Dorset

By Emily Twinch | 17 February 2025

Cumberland and Dorset councils have both being found to have ‘significant weaknesses’ by auditors...

FINANCE

Former Woking officers expected to face probe

By Paul Marinko | 10 February 2025

The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) is reportedly planning to launch an investigation into two ...

FINANCE

Concern over new audit body

By Martin Ford | 03 February 2025

Ministers have been warned against overreach with the creation of the Local Audit Office (LAO).

GOVERNANCE

Don't get caught in the bubble trap

By Andrew Muter | 29 January 2025

Professor Catherine Staite and Andrew Muter examine the risks that lead to failures within local ...

IMPROVEMENT

Council seeks £50m studios investment

By Dan Peters | 27 January 2025

Hertsmere BC is seeking interest from an organisation willing to operate Elstree Film Studios, wh...

FINANCE

Wirral auditor issues statutory notice

By Martin Ford | 07 January 2025

Auditors have raised the alarm over Wirral MBC’s finances as it fights to avoid issuing a section...

FINANCE

Public provision of audit considered

By Martin Ford | 18 December 2024

The Government is considering expanding capacity in local audit through public provision.

FINANCE

Rebuilding trust: why local audit reforms can't wait

By Iain Murray | 18 December 2024

Rebuilding the audit system is a key component in resolving local government’s funding crisis, wr...

DEVOLUTION

A white paper for continuity devolution

By Jonathan Werran | 16 December 2024

The ambitions of the English Devolution White Paper will need a decade of renewal rather than a s...

FINANCE

Welsh local government 'financially unsustainable'

By Martin Ford | 05 December 2024

A finance watchdog has painted a bleak picture of the future for councils in Wales.

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Group Manager – Housing and Homelessness Services

£59,985 - £61,085 per annum

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Bridgend County Borough Council

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Westmorland and Furness Council

Workstream Project Lead - Team Barrow - WMF223

£56,883 - £59,198

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frederica-diamanta

Group Manager – Housing and Homelessness Services

£59,985 - £61,085 per annum

The Group Manager will have strategic management responsibility for all services delivered within the Housing Service. Apply for this job

Bridgend County Borough Council

Lead Compliance Surveyor WMF2227e

£56,883 - £59,198

Cumbria is a great place to live and work with excellent schools, transport links and outdoor pursuits. Apply for this job

Westmorland and Furness Council

Workstream Project Lead - Team Barrow - WMF223

£56,883 - £59,198

‘Team Barrow’ is a dynamic partnership between Westmorland & Furness Council, central Government and BAE Systems. Apply for this job

Westmorland and Furness Council