FINANCE

Auditor warns of accounts challenges

By William Eichler | 09 March 2017

Local government bodies in Wales ‘face challenges’ to improve their accounts while meeting statut...

FINANCE

Call for more collaboration in face of cuts

By William Eichler | 07 March 2017

Scottish local authorities have maintained or improved their performance in the face of various c...

WHITEHALL

Bristol criticised for 'collective failure of leadership'

By William Eichler | 09 February 2017

Bristol’s mayor has vowed to get the city’s finances under control after a report criticised the ...

FINANCE

Reading's unbalanced budget evades s114 notice

By Dan Peters | 01 February 2017

Reading Council is unlikely to be hit by a s114 notice despite fears it could fail to keep within...

FINANCE

A matter of accountability

By Steve Freer | 24 January 2017

Steve Freer and Lord Gary Porter outline the PSAA and LGA’s expectations of the national audit sc...

FINANCE

Inter-authority loans put councils under pressure

By Dan Peters | 24 January 2017

A growing rate of inter-authority lending could be creating a complex web of interaction that tie...

FINANCE

Caerphilly pay rise scandal costs to exceed £2.5m

By James Evison | 10 January 2017

The full cost of the senior officer pay scandal at Caerphilly CBC will top £2.5m, the local autho...

BUSINESS

'We're here for the long haul,' says Serco

By Jamie Hailstone | 29 November 2016

Serco has pledged it is ‘here for the long haul’ after the publication of a critical report into ...

FINANCE

Bleak outlook for council's finances

By Sam Clayden | 29 November 2016

Auditors have warned that Birmingham City Council could face serious financial risks beyond next ...

FINANCE

Audit warning over Scottish councils

By Jamie Hailstone | 29 November 2016

Auditors have warned ‘significant challenges lie ahead’ for Scottish local authorities trying to ...

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frederica-diamanta

Director of Family Help and Safeguarding

£105,836 - £121,235

Brighter Futures for Children is looking for a visionary leader to drive transformation and improvement in children's services at a pivotal time. Apply for this job

Reading Borough Council

Head of Highways Operations

Salary: £78,168 per annum

Premium jobSomerset offers a unique blend of natural beauty, rich history and vibrant community life. Apply for this job

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Head of Operational Services

£73,051 to £75,342

Are you ready to shape the future of a thriving district? Apply for this job

South Derbyshire District Council