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FINANCE

Council staff warn fraud is a major risk for local government

By Laura Sharman | 31 March 2020

Two-thirds of local government professionals think fraud is a major risk for councils, a new surv...

FINANCE

Fraud in times of crisis

31 March 2020

As CIPFA publishes research showing local government professionals believe fraud is a major risk,...

FINANCE

Coronavirus fraud warning

By Marie De Vere | 27 March 2020

Finance experts have warned coronavirus could bring an increased risk of fraud.

FINANCE

Councils face barriers as they try to tackle fraud

By Dan Peters | 25 March 2020

Local authorities are still encountering barriers to tackling fraud effectively, a new document h...

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

LGA chief in ransomware warning

By Dan Peters | 23 March 2020

The impact of a successful ransomware attack amid the coronavirus crisis could be catastrophic, L...

HEALTH

Fit for the future

By Joanna Killian et al | 18 March 2020

Surrey County Council and PwC outline the ‘very clear and powerful’ shared ambition driving their...

WHITEHALL

EXCLUSIVE: Cabinet Office drive after Redcar attack

By Dan Peters | 16 March 2020

The Cabinet Office is attempting to gain a better understanding of cybersecurity in councils in t...

LOCAL DEMOCRACY

Political control of our councils matters

By Paul Wheeler | 10 March 2020

Paul Wheeler looks ahead to the elections expected in May and the parties' political prospects – ...

CRIME

Council leaders call for domestic abuse funding boost

By William Eichler | 03 March 2020

Local authority leaders have welcomed the re-introduction of a Bill aimed to protect victims of d...

WHITEHALL

Community tensions rise amid Coronavirus outbreak

By Dan Peters | 17 February 2020

Reports of increasing community tensions ‘across multiple areas’ have been picked up by the Gover...

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frederica-diamanta

Service Director: Finance (s.151)

up to £122k

Strong and well-managed finances underpin everything we want to achieve. Apply for this job

Plymouth City Council

Alternative Provision Specialist Lead

£50,269 PLUS Market Supplement

We’re looking for a Specialist Project Lead to support the next phase of our exciting project Apply for this job

North East Lincolnshire Council

Executive Director – Community Health, Wellbeing & Prevention (DASS)

£160,000

Southampton is a bold, diverse and fast-changing city. Apply for this job

Southampton City Council