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FINANCE
Cause of local authority audit delays 'multi-faceted'
By Mark Whitehead | 07 March 2023
Stakeholders in the local audit system must continue efforts to secure timely publication of audi...
WHITEHALL
Watchdog will 'protect' councils, says Rowley
By Heather Jameson | 23 February 2023
The Office for Local Government (Oflog) will provide a ‘protective shield’ for councils when it l...
WHITEHALL
Future Forum North: Whitehall intervenes 'far too late'
By Dan Peters | 01 December 2022
The self-described ‘poster child of Best Value intervention’ has said Whitehall always wades into...
WHITEHALL
MPs accuse Government of 'gambling with public money'
By Mark Whitehead | 08 June 2022
MPs have accused the Government of ‘gambling with public money’ dished out for levelling up.
COMMUNICATIONS
Future Forum: Call for relational public services
By Martin Ford | 12 May 2022
A relational approach can help councils connect with communities and improve services, according ...
HOUSING
Be on the front foot for housing rules
By Kelsey Walker | 05 April 2022
With a new Social Housing Regulation Bill expected to become law this summer, Kelsey Walker looks...
WHITEHALL
New accountability body 'stops short' of Audit Commission reinvention
By Heather Jameson | 08 February 2022
Plans for a body to oversee the accountability of local government stop just short of re-inventin...
LEGAL
There's much for councils to welcome in procurement consultation response
By Peter Ware | 22 December 2021
Councils could look at their processes and record keeping to ensure a smooth jump to greater tran...
ECONOMIC GROWTH
Minister dismisses 'sham' university study
By Dan Peters | 09 December 2021
A minister has dismissed a university study on the UK community renewal fund as a ‘sham’.
CLIMATE CHANGE
Creating true value
By Jonathan Werran | 07 December 2021
Local government must mark a decade of social value with purpose driven procurement, writes chief...
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Strategic Finance Business Partner (Capital & Major Projects)
Band J (£60,194 to £63,832)
This is an exciting opportunity to lead the financial management and oversight of the Council's Capital Programme and major projects portfolio Apply for this job
Strategic Finance Business Partner (Place OR People)
Band J (£60,194 to £63,832)
Sandwell Council’s Finance and Transformation Division is seeking an experienced Strategic Finance Business Partner (Place OR People) Apply for this job
Group Leader Plans & Environment M200
Grade MGT5 (SCP 146-149) £57,869 - £62,052 + £4,000 Annual Market Supplement until 13 March 2028 (pay award pending)
Charnwood is a vibrant and exciting borough with a population of 183,000 located between the three cities of Leicester, Nottingham and Derby. Apply for this job
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