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FINANCE
EXCLUSIVE: Woking's 'astonishing' financial crisis risks hitting Government borrowing
By Paul Marinko | 02 June 2023
Calamity-struck Woking BC may need to write off up to £1bn after a series of disastrous investmen...
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION
Chief executive peers can escape peer challenge scrutiny, LGA admits
By Dan Peters | 26 May 2023
Chief executives who volunteer as peers do not have to have a corporate peer challenge (CPC) in t...
FINANCE
Government steps in at Woking after huge debts revealed
By Heather Jameson | 25 May 2023
Secretary of state Michael Gove has demanded an intervention in Working BC should begin immediate...
HOUSING
Birmingham scolded over housing
By Rachel Salveta | 24 May 2023
Around 23,000 social homes owned by Birmingham City Council do not meet the Decent Homes Standard.
IMPROVEMENT
Showdown in Brum
By Heather Jameson | 23 May 2023
Heather Jameson assesses the situation at Birmingham City Council after a week in which the leade...
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION
Enfield urged to invest in planning
By Mark Conrad | 22 May 2023
Enfield LBC has been urged to divert more resources to its planning department to clear a backlog...
FINANCE
Jones steps up to lead commissioner at Slough
By Mark Conrad | 22 May 2023
Local government secretary Michael Gove has appointed Gavin Jones as the new lead commissioner at...
IMPROVEMENT
New leader for Brum after Labour ousts Ward
By Heather Jameson | 22 May 2023
The national Labour Party has selected John Cotton as the new leader of Birmingham City Council's...
WHITEHALL
EXCLUSIVE: DLUHC dials up LGA improvement pressure
By EXCLUSIVE by Heather Jameson | 16 May 2023
LGA could be made to axe several reviews in favour of key areas, as plans for Oflog watchdog grow.
IMPROVEMENT
Time to implement a corporate governance rating
By Heather Jameson | 16 May 2023
It is that time of year again – the moment the Local Government Association negotiates its fundin...
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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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