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WHITEHALL
Government defends care reform funding
By Martin Ford | 14 December 2021
The director general for adult social care said the £5.4bn sum was a ‘building block'.
FINANCE
Copeland in 'Section 114 territory'
By Dan Peters | 08 December 2021
Copeland BC is ‘heading rapidly towards its minimum level of reserves and an expectation internal...
NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE
Local audit's perfect storm
By Naomi Larsson | 08 December 2021
The chair of the Public Accounts Committee has suggested the volume of late audits means Whitehal...
FINANCE
Prudential code changes sparks fear for district finances
By Heather Jameson | 07 December 2021
Plans to change the rules on prudential borrowing have provoked fears that district councils’ fin...
ADULT SOCIAL CARE
Road to reform – a blurred vision
By Dr Eleanor Roy | 07 December 2021
Achieving the Government’s vision for the future of adult social care will take much more investm...
FINANCE
Nottingham uncovers serious finance error
03 December 2021
Nottingham City Council is taking urgent action after uncovering a serious accounting error while...
FINANCE
'Tis the season to be merry - and for change
By RobWhiteman | 01 December 2021
There has never been a more exciting time to be a procurement expert in the public sector, says R...
FINANCE
Slough goes back to basics for financial health
By Steve Mair | 24 November 2021
There are no quick fixes to Slough’s financial problems, but the council is committed to achievin...
FINANCE
LGA members accuse CIPFA of 'mission overreach'
By Martin Ford | 18 November 2021
Proposed changes to finance rules have provoked anger from the Local Government Association (LGA).
NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE
ALATS can aim to cultivate an environment supportive of finance chiefs
By Tony Kirkham | 17 November 2021
Tony Kirkham has taken up the reins as the new president of the Association of Local Authority Tr...
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- Election watchdog 'not consulted' before shadow poll cancellation
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Engineering Team Manager (Highways Assets)
Special A, SCP 42-45, £55,224 - £58,605 pa
You will be responsible for the Councils asset management system, and ensuring all data is valid and current. Apply for this job
Communities Locality Lead
£53,051 - £57,372 per annum
We’re looking for an inspiring, community‑focused leader to join our Localities Service as the Communities team Locality Lead for Selby & Ainsty. Apply for this job
Director of Place
£125k plus Distant Islands Allowance
This is a key strategic role in supporting the economic success of our islands Apply for this job
- Election watchdog 'not consulted' before shadow poll cancellation
- Worcestershire reorganisation row erupts
- Medway talks with ministry over finances
- Labour Conference: McMahon will 'come back stronger' on LGR
- Downgrading councils who use illegal children's homes holds sector to 'unattainable standard'
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