Articles by Laura Sharman
Doncaster appoints partner to transform children's services
By Laura Sharman | 19 June 2013
Doncaster Council has appointed a new improvement partner to transform its children's services.
New shared director of finance for Watford and Three Rivers
By Laura Sharman | 17 June 2013
Watford BC and Three Rivers DC have agreed to share a new director of finance.
CBI wants infrastructure to be spending round priority
By Laura Sharman | 13 June 2013
Chancellor should make infrastructure top spending round priority or endanger economic recovery, ...
Survey warns of service failures
By Laura Sharman | 12 June 2013
Nine out of 10 council chief executives believe there could be serious service failures within th...
Report calls for launch of social care bonds
By Laura Sharman | 12 June 2013
A proposal to pay for care through savings bonds will be put forward in a report tomorrow.
Council chief executives warn cuts will harm frontline services
By Laura Sharman | 12 June 2013
Council chief executives are warning of serious service failures within three years, according to...
Fraud costing local government over £2bn a year
By Laura Sharman | 07 June 2013
Fraud is costing local government £2.1bn a year, according to official figures.
Deal agreed over council chief executive pay in Wales
By Laura Sharman | 07 June 2013
Council chief executives in Wales will have their pay referred to an Independent Remuneration Panel.
Funding offered to 16 councils to 'raise their game' on homelessness
By Laura Sharman | 06 June 2013
The Government has urged 16 councils to reduce the number of families living in bed and breakfast...
Kent overcharging for care services, finds Ombudsman
By Laura Sharman | 04 June 2013
Kent County Council overcharged the public for care services for over 18 months, according to an ...
©2024 Hemming Group Limited. Registered in England and Wales. Registered No: 490200. VAT number GB342 023 408