FINANCE

Liverpool's accounts delayed by police investigation

By Heather Jameson | 14 July 2021

Liverpool City Council auditors have warned they will not be able to sign off the council’s accou...

AUDIT

Local government audit close to 'breaking point'

By Laura Sharman | 14 July 2021

The timeliness and quality of auditing local government spending is undermining accountability an...

AUDIT

Telling the whole place story

By David Walker | 13 July 2021

A Fabian pamphlet calls on Labour to commit to a new Place Audit Office (PAO) within the National...

WHITEHALL

EXCLUSIVE: Councils push back over reserves raid threat

By Dan Peters | 13 July 2021

Council chiefs have pushed back as the Treasury eyes up the sector’s reserves in the run up to th...

BUSINESS

Half may miss September audit deadline

By Dan Peters | 07 July 2021

A top auditor has predicted that as many as half of councils may miss this year’s September 30 au...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Slough's services put children first

By Ann McGauran | 07 July 2021

In April, Slough’s independent children’s services trust became wholly owned by the council. Josi...

WHITEHALL

Section 114 chief: We will not be the last

By Dan Peters | 06 July 2021

Slough Council’s chief executive this week urged other sector bosses to ‘trust your intuition’ to...

FINANCE

Council chief tells staff of 'bleak' financial picture

By Martin Ford | 25 June 2021

Slough Council’s chief executive Josie Wragg has warned the council faces a ‘bleak’ financial sit...

FINANCE

'Serious concerns' over finances at Peterborough

By Martin Ford | 24 June 2021

An external auditor has said Peterborough City Council’s finances are among the most concerning h...

EDUCATION

Scottish council told to improve housing and education services

By Laura Sharman | 24 June 2021

Aberdeen City Council has been warned to improve its housing and education services by the public...

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frederica-diamanta

Service Director - Strategic Housing, Property and Safer Communities

£104,810

We are looking for a strategic and resilient leader to become our next Assistant Director of Strategic Housing, Property and Safer Communities. Apply for this job

City Of Doncaster Council

Procurement Manager

Up to £60k (inc. market supplement*)

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced procurement professional to lead a small central team. Apply for this job

Dacorum Borough Council

Corporate Investigation Officer RBKC618350

£41,967 - £50,088 per annum

Three local authorities, one aim: to prevent and overcome fraud. Apply for this job

The Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea Council