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SCRUTINY
The shows must go on
15 May 2019
Battles used to be fought with bayonets, crossbows and axes.
WHITEHALL
Third of LEPs 'require improvement'
By Martin Ford | 14 May 2019
Almost one in three Local Enterprise Partnerships (LEPs) ‘require improvement’ in their attempts ...
WHITEHALL
Call for councils to 'embrace' scrutiny
By Heather Jameson | 08 May 2019
The Government called on councils and combined authorities to ‘embrace’ scrutiny as it issued new...
LOCAL DEMOCRACY
Time for a governance refresh
By Ed Hammond | 08 May 2019
May is a prime time to review governance - and this can be done by understanding and addressing ...
DEPARTMENT FOR LEVELLING UP, HOUSING AND COMMUNITIES
Open up to scrutiny
By Ed Hammond | 07 May 2019
For many councils scrutiny has failed to live up to its potential, says Ed Hammond. But he hopes...
SCRUTINY
Fostering mutual understanding on scrutiny
By Camilla de Bernhardt Lane | 07 May 2019
As the MHCLG releases statutory guidance on scrutiny, Camilla de Bernhardt Lane explains how Devo...
AUDIT
Scottish councils lose more than £120m due to 'weak' financial controls
By William Eichler | 11 April 2019
Systems to prevent public money being lost to mistakes and fraud in local government ‘may be unde...
FINANCE
Ministry uses 'gossip' to scrutinise commercial investments
By Martin Ford | 28 March 2019
Marsham Street has been accused of relying on ‘gossip’ to track councils’ commercial ventures.
FINANCE
Experts warn of 'gap' in scrutiny of council finances
By Martin Ford | 28 March 2019
An inquiry into council finance has heard warnings of a gap in oversight of the sector.
SCRUTINY
Measuring the effectiveness of scrutiny in Herts through outcomes and the impact on residents
By Seamus Quilty | 15 March 2019
Cllrs David Andrews and Seamus Quilty outline how Hertfordshire CC's two scrutiny committees take...
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Strategic Director – Place-Based Services
£Competitive
Stevenage is a town with bold ambitions. Apply for this job
Early Years Advisor
£54,125-£61,271
The successful candidate will provide expert guidance on curriculum planning, assessment, safeguarding, and inclusive practice. Apply for this job
Executive Director of Adult Care Services
£158,000
This is an exciting time to be joining Hertfordshire County Council. Apply for this job
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