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PUBLIC ACCOUNTS COMMITTEE
Levelling up project delays 'astonishing'
By Martin Ford | 14 March 2024
Parliament’s spending watchdog has found ‘astonishing’ funding delays and blind optimism have blu...
FINANCE
Homelessness inquiry launched by NAO
By Dan Peters | 13 March 2024
The National Audit Office (NAO) has launched an inquiry into homelessness as the issue piles pres...
WHITEHALL
Has the levelling up agenda died or is it only resting?
By Heather Jameson | 13 March 2024
Levelling-up's recent political incarnation was designed to appeal to voters with a four-year att...
FINANCE
A quick fix – but is there any choice?
By Heather Jameson | 13 March 2024
With news of capitalisation directions being given to several councils, Heather Jameson asks if t...
FINANCE
'Housing emergency' council calls for Whitehall action
By Mark Conrad | 12 March 2024
A council that recently declared a housing emergency has written to six Whitehall departments, ur...
WHITEHALL
Oflog should consolidate financial results monthly, say accountants
By Dan Peters | 11 March 2024
The Office for Local Government (Oflog) should consolidate the financial results and position of ...
COUNCIL TAX
Limited exemptions for empty homes powers
By Mark Conrad | 11 March 2024
Councils will face only a limited number of exemptions from new powers allowing them to levy high...
BUSINESS
Councils lobby for reduced audit fees amid backstop plan
By Dan Peters | 08 March 2024
Fees for councils should be slashed if auditors are forced to give qualified opinions due to fail...
FINANCE
Woking and Thurrock failures 'embarrassing'
By Martin Ford | 08 March 2024
The local government watchdog’s chief executive has said the collapse of councils such as Woking ...
FINANCE
There is no quick fix
By Martin Ford | 06 March 2024
The announcement of £2.5bn of ‘exceptional financial support’ for councils will fail to fix local...
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Director of People Services
£106,305 - £116,305
This pivotal leadership role will drive the development and delivery of our People Strategy Apply for this job
Service Manager – Quality Assurance & Practice Development
£54,994 - £62,777 per annum
Lead excellence in social work practice and help shape continuous improvement across Children’s Services. Apply for this job
Chief Executive
c.£235,000
In April 2027, West Surrey Council will become one of England's largest new unitary authorities Apply for this job
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