FINANCE

Section 114s: where are we headed next?

By Rob Whiteman CBE | 31 July 2023

After a spate of councils issuing section 114 notices, Rob Whiteman looks at what has been done s...

BUSINESS

Big failures overseen by BDO despite small market share

By Heather Jameson | 27 July 2023

An audit firm that had one of the smallest shares of the local government market was responsible ...

FINANCE

Northumberland exit payments were unlawful

By Martin Ford | 25 July 2023

Six severance payments totalling more than £1m made by Northumberland Council to senior officers ...

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

Pembrokeshire agrees to additional auditor recommendation

By Dan Peters | 24 July 2023

Pembrokeshire CC has agreed to an additional recommendation by Audit Wales after missing some of ...

FINANCE

There's still a long way to go to solve the audit issue

By Heather Jameson | 18 July 2023

Heather Jameson says local government minister Lee Rowley's proposals for dealing with the audit ...

FINANCE

Government to 'reset' local audit

By Martin Ford | 18 July 2023

Local government minister Lee Rowley said statutory deadlines would be announced in the autumn in...

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

Time for reflection on council failures

By Graeme McDonald | 17 July 2023

We should all recognise the need to improve standards in public life more broadly, not least as l...

WHITEHALL

More councils highlight financial threats

By Paul Marinko | 14 July 2023

A string of councils have revealed the growing financial perils they are facing.

FINANCE

Southampton at risk of section 114

By Paul Marinko | 12 July 2023

Southampton City Council has been warned it risks having to issue a section 114 notice this finan...

LEGISLATION

Time is running out and the Government to-do list grows

By Heather Jameson | 11 July 2023

With just a week left until recess - and an election looming - there is still a lot on the Govern...

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frederica-diamanta

Team Manager & Senior Lawyer - Commercial & Contracts

£55,997- £63,189 per annum

Warwickshire Legal Services is growing. Apply for this job

Warwickshire County Council

Team Manager & Senior Lawyer - Employment

£55,997- £63,189 per annum

Warwickshire Legal Services is growing. Apply for this job

Warwickshire County Council

Director of People

£80,287 – subject to skills and experience

Bolton Cares is on an exciting journey of transformation and growth and we’re looking for a dynamic, people-focused leader to help shape our future. Apply for this job

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