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FINANCE

Auditor's 'significant concerns' over Dudley finances

By Martin Ford | 15 January 2024

Dudley MBC has received a withering verdict on its finances from external auditor Grant Thornton ...

HOUSING

Research finds ALMOs outperforming in-house council teams

By Paul Marinko | 15 January 2024

New analysis has claimed arms-length management organisations (ALMOs) have outperformed councils ...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Newsam report reveals Rochdale exploitation failings

By Mark Conrad | 15 January 2024

Failings by officials at Rochdale Council and senior police meant vulnerable girls were targeted ...

FINANCE

40% of councils face 'financial failure'

By Ellie Ames | 15 January 2024

Two in five councils in England could see their reserves drop to less than 5% of their net revenu...

FINANCE

North Northants leader warns of 'robust action' to stem budget crisis

By Andrew Vaux | 12 January 2024

The leader of North Northamptonshire Council has banned all but essential spending in an urgent b...

FINANCE

Thurrock avoids 10% council tax hike

By Andrew Vaux | 12 January 2024

Cash-strapped Thurrock Council has pledged residents will not face a 10% council tax rise – but s...

DIGITAL

Analogue phone switch-off set to costs London boroughs at least £31 million

By Andrew Vaux | 11 January 2024

An expert has warned of the soaring costs to London boroughs caused by the phasing out of the ana...

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

Southend chief exec departure 'appropriately planned'

By Andrew Vaux | 11 January 2024

Southend Council has said procedures surrounding the departure of its former chief executive Rob ...

FINANCE

Middlesbrough set to ask for Government support in bid to avoid s114

By Paul Marinko | 11 January 2024

Middlesbrough Council is set to ask the Government for Exceptional Financial Support (EFS) as it ...

WHITEHALL

Ban on councils boycotting Israel moves forward

By Paul Marinko | 11 January 2024

MPs have voted through legislation that aims to ban councils from launching boycotts of Israeli g...

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Assistant Director - Legal & Governance (Deputy Monitoring Officer)

£75,012-£84,358

At East Devon District Council, our guiding principles and values shape everything we do. Apply for this job

East Devon District Council

Senior Lawyer Planning and Highways - WMF2312e

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frederica-diamanta

Assistant Director - Legal & Governance (Deputy Monitoring Officer)

£75,012-£84,358

At East Devon District Council, our guiding principles and values shape everything we do. Apply for this job

East Devon District Council

Senior Lawyer Planning and Highways - WMF2312e

£56,883 - £59,198

To be a success in our Legal Team you will have experience as a Planning and Highways Lawyer Apply for this job

Westmorland and Furness Council

Developer

£50793 - £59756 per annum

Interviews will be held W/C 27th October 2025.*Experience the best of both worlds with our flexible hybrid working arrangements. Enjoy the freedom to Apply for this job

Essex County Council