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FINANCE

Before reorganisation we need a clear view of the sector's core purpose

By Abdool Kara | 16 September 2020

How local government 'can sensibly be reorganised without a clear view of its core purpose (will ...

DEPARTMENT FOR LEVELLING UP, HOUSING AND COMMUNITIES

No going back on audit

By Heather Jameson | 15 September 2020

Heather Jameson talks to the author of The Redmond Review Sir Tony Redmond about the flaws in loc...

FINANCE

Section 114 warning for troubled Thanet

By Dan Peters | 14 September 2020

The Section 151 officer of troubled Thanet DC has warned he may be forced to issue a Section 114 ...

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

Council chief claims auditor 'not balanced or fair'

By Dan Peters | 08 September 2020

The boss of a council where an auditor raised concerns about culture and governance failures that...

FINANCE

Redmond review calls for new audit regulator

By Heather Jameson | 08 September 2020

A new local government audit body should be created and ministers should change the way they judg...

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

Leader of 'North Korea' council deposed

By Dan Peters | 03 September 2020

The leader of a scandal-hit council compared to North Korea has been deposed after a vote of no c...

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

EXCLUSIVE: Internal auditor blows whistle over culture and governance failures

By Dan Peters | 01 September 2020

A senior auditor has called for action after raising concerns about culture and governance failur...

FINANCE

Nottingham moves to tighten governance of its companies

By Martin Ford | 20 August 2020

Nottingham City Council is to overhaul the governance of its commercial interests following failu...

FINANCE

Auditors issue public interest report into Notts firm

By Heather Jameson | 11 August 2020

Auditors have issued a public interest report into the failures of Nottingham City Council’s comm...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

At the sharp end of Scottish scrutiny

By Ann McGauran | 29 July 2020

The chair of Scotland’s public spending watchdog for councils steps down this month. Graham Sharp...

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frederica-diamanta

Strategic Director – Place-Based Services

£Competitive

Stevenage is a town with bold ambitions. Apply for this job

Stevenage Borough Council

Executive Director of Adult Care Services

£158,000

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

Hertfordshire County Council

Assistant Director - People & Change

Up to £91,625 + generous pension

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

Cambridge City Council