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FINANCE

Grant Thornton fined over pension audit

By Martin Ford | 08 April 2024

Grant Thornton has been fined by the Financial Reporting Council for ‘failures’ in its audit of an unnamed local authority’s pension fund.

ENVIRONMENT

Triple on-the-spot littering fines, think-tank urges

By William Eichler | 23 January 2023

A think-tank has called for a ‘revitalised’ litter strategy, including tripling the level of fine...

FINES

Redbridge in catcalling first

By William Eichler | 21 December 2022

Redbridge LBC has become the first local authority in London to issue a fixed penalty notice for ...

LEGAL

EXCLUSIVE: Betts urges councils to ramp up housing enforcement

By Martin Ford | 10 October 2022

Councils have been urged to increase enforcement of standards in rented housing.

LONDON COUNCILS

Councils defend housing enforcement record

By Martin Ford | 06 September 2022

MPs raised doubts over councils' commitment to enforcing housing standards in the private sector.

FINANCE

Minister tells councils not to depend on fine income

By Dan Peters | 20 June 2022

Councils should not be depending on income from litter fines when drawing up their future budgets...

CRIME

Councils to be banned from charging for disposal of DIY waste

By William Eichler | 11 April 2022

The Government has proposed banning local authorities from charging for the disposal of DIY waste...

FINANCE

Five firms fined £33m over prepaid cards cartel

By Laura Sharman | 20 January 2022

Five firms that provided councils with prepaid cards for vulnerable people have been fined more t...

FINES

Pacman v illegal parker

10 August 2021

Who doesn’t love a retro video game? This was the question asked by Doncaster MBC on Twitter.

DATA

Newham fined over gangs data breach

By Martin Ford | 05 April 2019

A fine of £145,000 has been imposed on Newham LBC after information about gang members fell into ...

HEALTH

Council fined £27,000 over Legionella case

By William Eichler | 07 December 2018

A district council has pleaded guilty to a health and safety breach after a leisure centre custom...

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frederica-diamanta

Executive Director of Place and Sustainability

up to £171,596

If you recognise the professional possibilities, this could be the next role for you. Apply for this job

Cambridgeshire County Council

Electrical Design Lead

Grade 13 £49,178 - £52,937 per annum

You will lead a team of engineers and technicians, providing expert guidance and technical leadership Apply for this job

Derbyshire County Council

Head of Pensions

£84,421 to £93,565 plus benefits and relocation support

Premium jobWelcome and thank you for your interest in leading Hertfordshire Pension Fund as our next Head of Pensions Apply for this job

Hertfordshire County Council

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