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FINANCE

Section 114s: where are we headed next?

By Rob Whiteman CBE | 31 July 2023

After a spate of councils issuing section 114 notices, Rob Whiteman looks at what has been done s...

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

Government refuses to commit to statutory officer guidance

25 July 2023

The Government has refused to commit to issuing fresh guidance to strengthen the role of the thre...

COUNCIL TAX

A proper fair funding review is needed for levelling up to make a difference

By Rob Whiteman | 11 July 2023

More than seven years ago the Government launched a call for evidence on the needs and redistribu...

FINANCE

Fears more councils will issue section 114 notices

By Martin Ford | 05 July 2023

More councils could be heading for section 114 notices due to risky financial practices, experts ...

BUSINESS

Accountancy body calls for chiefs to present financial results

By Dan Peters | 26 June 2023

Chief executives and section 151 officers should be required to present their council’s financial...

FINANCE

Sector in regulation rift days before Oflog launch

By Martin Ford | 20 June 2023

Sector splits on regulation remain just days before the expected launch of the Office for Local G...

SOLACE

The truth about council failures

By Paul Marinko | 19 June 2023

As the sorry saga of financial failures at the likes of Woking BC and Thurrock Council continues ...

FINANCE

Resilience by numbers

By Neville Murton | 19 June 2023

Norwich City Council’s interim Section 151 officer Neville Murton says the council has a history ...

FINANCE

Auditors should push ahead with accounts sign off, says NAO head

By Martin Ford | 06 June 2023

‘Unpalatable but necessary options’ should be considered to clear the local audit backlog, the he...

CLIMATE CHANGE

Don't wait for the planet to send a warning shot

By Rob Whiteman | 30 May 2023

The latest CIPFA report calls for a pick and mix approach to tackling global warming. Rob Whitema...

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Director of Law & Governance

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Effective decision-making in local government leads to better outcomes for communities. Apply for this job

South Kesteven District Council

Director of Streetscene

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We continue to have big ambitions for our borough Apply for this job

Fareham Borough Council

Lead Compliance Officer - WMF2147e

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Cumbria is a great place to live and work with excellent schools, transport links and outdoor pursuits. Apply for this job

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