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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...
FINANCE
A fresh look at the future of finance
By Philippa Watkins | 17 March 2021
Associate director, local government, at CIPFA-Penna Philippa Watkins shares the lessons learned ...
NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE
Fewer than half of local audits done by deadline, watchdog finds
By Ann McGauran | 16 March 2021
Fewer than half of local public bodies’ 2019-20 audits were completed by last November, despite a...
FINANCE
Northampton accepts censure over loan
By Martin Ford | 17 February 2021
Northampton BC has accepted a public interest report that heavily criticised its financial govern...
WHITEHALL
EXCLUSIVE: Pressure mounts on Jenrick over audit
By Dan Peters | 09 February 2021
Whitehall officials are putting communities secretary Robert Jenrick under pressure to change cou...
Chief Quality Officer
£150,892 plus car allowance (£8,153-£10,192)
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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
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