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WHITEHALL

New finance watchdog to take on local audit

By Heather Jameson | 19 May 2021

The new regulator set up to oversee private sector audit is to be expanded to include local gover...

FINANCE

Auditors defend council governance

By Martin Ford | 18 May 2021

Accountancy firms have defended the governance of council finances despite widespread delays in c...

FINANCE

'Wholesale improvements' required at Slough

By Martin Ford | 10 May 2021

External auditors have issued a scathing report on financial management at Slough BC.

HUMAN RESOURCES

Council chief's treatment was 'appalling and inhuman'

By Martin Ford | 06 May 2021

The leader of York City Council has survived a no confidence vote following criticism over the de...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

I have a dream (about local government)

By John Tizard | 05 May 2021

Greater powers, more devolution and a fundamental review of local finances have been promised to ...

FINANCE

Surge in audit fee variation requests

By Martin Ford | 04 May 2021

The number of auditors requesting fee increases for their work has surged, the body that oversees...

AUDIT

Watchdog urges 'revaluation' of councils' role

By Martin Ford | 22 April 2021

The ‘role and value’ of councils should be revaluated in face of rising demand and financial pres...

FINANCE

'Greater flexibility' for audit fees floated

By Martin Ford | 21 April 2021

The Government has published proposals to create ‘greater flexibility’ in agreeing audit fees fol...

FINANCE

Departed chief had threatened tribunal

By Martin Ford | 20 April 2021

York City Council was facing a potentially costly employment tribunal over allegations of bullyin...

ENVIRONMENT

Council to review Greensill land sale

By Martin Ford | 19 April 2021

Cheshire West & Chester Council has halted the sale of land to Lex Greensill following controvers...

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Strategic Director – Place-Based Services

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Executive Director of Adult Care Services

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This is an exciting time to be joining Hertfordshire County Council. Apply for this job

Hertfordshire County Council

Assistant Director - People & Change

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Cambridge is a city of global reputation and local pride – a place of ideas, innovation and inclusion. Apply for this job

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