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LEGAL
Lawyers a 'barrier to change,' says survey
By Dan Peters | 13 January 2016
One in five local authority lawyers admit they are thought of as a ‘roadblock to change and innov...
BUSINESS
High Court says council can end £160m contract
By Dan Peters | 13 January 2016
A High Court judge has urged other local authorities to learn lessons after throwing out a bid to...
FINANCE
Excess spending safeguards rejected by finance chief
By Heather Jameson | 13 January 2016
Government hints that financial rules to stop councils over-spending could be changed have been d...
WHITEHALL
Call for more oversight over local government finance
By Dan Peters | 12 January 2016
Concerns have been raised with a group of MPs about the lack of ‘independent comprehensive oversi...
FINANCE
Ghost of Christmas yet to come?
By Simon Goacher | 04 January 2016
Simon Goacher looks ahead to 2016 and asks whether devolution truly has all the answers
BUSINESS
Leader to step down after drink-driving charge
By Dan Peters | 04 January 2016
Worcestershire CC’s leader Adrian Hardman will step down days before answering a drink-driving ch...
FINANCE
Chief executive launches probe after elections mistake
By Dan Peters | 23 December 2015
A council chief executive has launched an investigation after a ‘significant error’ meant his aut...
LEGAL
'You ain't no Muslim, bruv'
By Martin Esom | 09 December 2015
Reflecting on the Leytonstone Tube station stabbing, Martin Esom, Waltham Forest LBC chief execut...
CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE
Protecting young people online
By Thomas Bridge | 08 December 2015
This year’s Behaviour Change Award went to Torbay BC for its innovative project with Devon and Co...
FINANCE
Does it add up?
08 December 2015
Excluding Bob Mortimer, who worked for the legal team of Southwark LBC and Paul Whitehouse who wa...
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- Election watchdog 'not consulted' before shadow poll cancellation
- Worcestershire reorganisation row erupts
- Medway talks with ministry over finances
- Labour Conference: McMahon will 'come back stronger' on LGR
- Downgrading councils who use illegal children's homes holds sector to 'unattainable standard'
Director of Governance and Civic Services
c£130,000
As the Council’s statutory Monitoring Officer, you will champion strong governance and integrity Apply for this job
Executive Director Corporate Resources, Section 151 Officer
up to £160,217
The successful candidate will combine outstanding professional credibility and the ability to influence Apply for this job
Director of Finance
highly competitive
Not only will you fulfil the role of statutory Chief Financial Officer you will be part of a directorate team Apply for this job
- Election watchdog 'not consulted' before shadow poll cancellation
- Worcestershire reorganisation row erupts
- Medway talks with ministry over finances
- Labour Conference: McMahon will 'come back stronger' on LGR
- Downgrading councils who use illegal children's homes holds sector to 'unattainable standard'
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