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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.
DEPARTMENT FOR LEVELLING UP, HOUSING AND COMMUNITIES
Council housebuilding figures highest in 17 years
By Michael Burton | 28 March 2019
Local authorities built 3,540 homes in the UK in 2017/18, the highest in 17 years. according to l...
BUSINESS
Report calls for outsourcing reform - but warns against ban
By Martin Ford | 28 March 2019
Government needs private firms and charities to deliver public services but should improve the ru...
ASSET MANAGEMENT
Sunderland plans HQ move to boost town centre
28 March 2019
Plans to move Sunderland City Council’s civic offices in a bid to boost the town centre have been...
HOUSING
Westminster insources housing service
By Heather Jameson | 28 March 2019
Westminster City Council is bringing its housing stock back in house from 1 April, it has said.
DEPARTMENT FOR LEVELLING UP, HOUSING AND COMMUNITIES
EXCLUSIVE: Brexit impact unit moves into its response phase
By Dan Peters | 28 March 2019
The Government unit charged with collecting information about how councils are dealing with the i...
FINANCE
The great Brexit divide
By Martin Ford | 28 March 2019
A gulf between local and national government ambitions for devolution in a ‘post-Brexit world’ ha...
FINANCE
Northamptonshire to lift spending ban
By Martin Ford | 28 March 2019
Commissioners overseeing the running of Northamptonshire CC have recommended the lifting of its S...
ADULT SOCIAL CARE
Risk-taking in social care provision can yield results, study finds
By Martin Ford | 27 March 2019
Councils have been urged to be more ‘courageous’ in their adult social care provision.
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Nottingham is a bold, vibrant, and exciting Core City at the heart of the UK, alive with potential and ambition. Apply for this job
Head of Early Years and Early Help
£90,126 - £98,319
Merton is an Ofsted rated ‘Outstanding’ authority—yet it is our ambition, our humility, and our drive to keep learning that truly define us. Apply for this job
Strategic Director of Finance Operations
£117,061 - £129,288
Nottingham is a bold, vibrant, and exciting Core City at the heart of the UK, alive with potential and ambition. Apply for this job
Strategic Director of Finance Strategy
£117,061 - £129,288
Nottingham is a bold, vibrant, and exciting Core City at the heart of the UK, alive with potential and ambition. Apply for this job
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