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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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- Capacity warning to Cornwall over strategic authority move
- Care partnership set to disband
- Ahead of LGR decisions, tribalism hasn't had the chance to take hold in Norfolk
- Northamptonshire backs devolution back-up if cold shoulder from neighbours continues
- Shadow minister warns devolution Bill will 'die' without talks
Head of Regulation and Sustainability
LGE02 - £65,211
Could you be the leader shaping the future of regulation and sustainability in North East Lincolnshire? Apply for this job
Executive Director – Finance & Resources
£108,222 plus £3,500 car allowance and generous benefits package
As Managing Director, I’m delighted that you’re exploring this opportunity at such a pivotal moment in our organisation’s journey. Apply for this job
Assistant Director – Youth and Communities
£88,225 - £105,726
This is early help in its truest sense, and we’re looking for a leader to shape this vision and make it a reality. Apply for this job
- Capacity warning to Cornwall over strategic authority move
- Care partnership set to disband
- Ahead of LGR decisions, tribalism hasn't had the chance to take hold in Norfolk
- Northamptonshire backs devolution back-up if cold shoulder from neighbours continues
- Shadow minister warns devolution Bill will 'die' without talks
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