Lessons from recent auditors' annual reports
AUDIT

Lessons from recent auditors' annual reports

By Guy Clifton | 24 July 2024

Guy Clifton looks at the lessons from nearly 100 recent auditor’s annual reports and highlights the five main areas where councils are experiencing increased challenges

WHITEHALL

A new beginning for local government

By Dominic Campbell | 03 July 2024

On General Election day, Dominic Campbell issues a rallying cry to senior leaders in local public...

HOWARD BERNSTEIN

We did it Howard's way

By Greg Clark | 01 July 2024

With the sector still mourning the recent death of Sir Howard Bernstein, Greg Clark gives The MJ ...

WHITEHALL

Councils and NHS row over Better Care Fund use

By Dan Peters | 18 June 2024

Some Integrated Care Boards (ICB) are seeking to challenge or repurpose the parts of the Better C...

POLICY AND POLITICS

Mission: Possible

By Andrew Greenway | 05 June 2024

Work is underway to develop a practical solution, in collaboration with local authorities, for de...

TRANSFORMATION

Communities are the heroes of the East Hampshire story

By Gill Kneller | 13 May 2024

East Hampshire DC is working with its transformation adviser to create a compelling, 10 years ahe...

FINANCE

Let's plan ahead

By Steve Guest | 30 April 2024

Steve Guest warns of the importance of preparing our future leaders for the task ahead by creatin...

TRANSFORMATION

Strength in numbers

30 April 2024

Stronger Things comes at a crucial point, when delegates can set the agenda for a new government ...

HUMAN RESOURCES

Taking the PPMA from strength to strength

26 April 2024

New president Pam Parkes shares her vision for the PPMA, and sets out the seven areas she will fo...

FINANCE

Transforming social housing: The task ahead for council teams

By Caroline Green | 15 April 2024

Now that the new social housing regulatory regime is in place, housing teams are embracing the ch...

DIGITAL

Tackling transformation in East Hants

By Gill Kneller | 02 April 2024

East Hampshire DC's focus is on making services easily accessible digitally, says Gill Kneller. '...

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Assistant Director Islington Learning Disabilities Partnership

£82,014 to £99,369

We’re looking for a strong leader with experience of delivering integrated health and social care services for people with Learning Disabilities. Apply for this job

Islington London Borough Council

Director of Planning, Economy & Wellbeing

£80,978 to £84,283

West Lancashire Borough Council is improving the lives of our residents. Apply for this job

West Lancashire Borough Council

Chief Executive

£121,726 to £130,583 per annum, with pay award 2024/25 pending

These aren’t just words, they’re powerful truths. Apply for this job

North Kesteven District Council