Title
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...
PAY
Let councils be responsible for their own decisions
By Heather Jameson | 13 October 2021
We should shine a light on council payouts – sort out the audit regime which is currently failing...
FINANCE
EXCLUSIVE: Section 114 notice floated for Pembrokeshire after 'unlawful' decision
By Paul Marinko | 12 October 2021
Pembrokeshire CC councillors have been advised a Section 114 should be issued following an ‘unlaw...
BUSINESS
Thanet issued with rare Section 24
By Dan Peters | 12 October 2021
‘Serious concerns about the ability of senior officers to work together’ has led to cash-strapped...
AUDIT
Audit completion rate drops to 9%
By Dan Peters | 12 October 2021
Just 9% of local government bodies’ 2020-21 audits were completed by the end of September target ...
BUSINESS
Councils warned of 'shocking' audit fee increase
By Dan Peters | 08 October 2021
Councils have been warned they could face audit fee increases of more than £20,000.
AUDIT
Benefits teams overcome COVID challenges
By Martin Ford | 08 October 2021
Most councils in Scotland maintained or improved benefits services during the COVID-19 pandemic w...
Chief Quality Officer
£150,892 plus car allowance (£8,153-£10,192)
At Alternative Futures Group, we believe quality is not measured by processes alone. It is measured by the difference we make to people's lives. Apply for this job
Executive Director Adult Social Care and Health (DASS)
£161,239 - £177,363 plus benefits
This is not a maintenance role. It is a transformation leadership opportunity: to bring services and cultures together. Apply for this job
Assistant Director of Legal and Governance (Deputy Monitoring Officer)
£91,639 to £99,427
We are seeking someone with a strong grounding in local government law and governance, or experience gained in a similar environment. Apply for this job
Chief Quality Officer
£150,892 plus car allowance (£8,153-£10,192)
At Alternative Futures Group, we believe quality is not measured by processes alone. It is measured by the difference we make to people's lives. Apply for this job
Executive Director Adult Social Care and Health (DASS)
£161,239 - £177,363 plus benefits
This is not a maintenance role. It is a transformation leadership opportunity: to bring services and cultures together. Apply for this job
Assistant Director of Legal and Governance (Deputy Monitoring Officer)
£91,639 to £99,427
We are seeking someone with a strong grounding in local government law and governance, or experience gained in a similar environment. Apply for this job
©2026 Hemming Group Limited. Registered in England and Wales. Registered No: 490200. VAT number GB342 023 408
