ECONOMIC GROWTH

I have a dream (about local government)

By John Tizard | 05 May 2021

Greater powers, more devolution and a fundamental review of local finances have been promised to ...

FINANCE

Surge in audit fee variation requests

By Martin Ford | 04 May 2021

The number of auditors requesting fee increases for their work has surged, the body that oversees...

AUDIT

Watchdog urges 'revaluation' of councils' role

By Martin Ford | 22 April 2021

The ‘role and value’ of councils should be revaluated in face of rising demand and financial pres...

FINANCE

'Greater flexibility' for audit fees floated

By Martin Ford | 21 April 2021

The Government has published proposals to create ‘greater flexibility’ in agreeing audit fees fol...

FINANCE

Departed chief had threatened tribunal

By Martin Ford | 20 April 2021

York City Council was facing a potentially costly employment tribunal over allegations of bullyin...

ENVIRONMENT

Council to review Greensill land sale

By Martin Ford | 19 April 2021

Cheshire West & Chester Council has halted the sale of land to Lex Greensill following controvers...

FINANCE

A fresh look at the future of finance

By Philippa Watkins | 17 March 2021

Associate director, local government, at CIPFA-Penna Philippa Watkins shares the lessons learned ...

NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE

Fewer than half of local audits done by deadline, watchdog finds

By Ann McGauran | 16 March 2021

Fewer than half of local public bodies’ 2019-20 audits were completed by last November, despite a...

FINANCE

Northampton accepts censure over loan

By Martin Ford | 17 February 2021

Northampton BC has accepted a public interest report that heavily criticised its financial govern...

WHITEHALL

EXCLUSIVE: Pressure mounts on Jenrick over audit

By Dan Peters | 09 February 2021

Whitehall officials are putting communities secretary Robert Jenrick under pressure to change cou...

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frederica-diamanta

Head of Strategic Housing

£38,447-£42,010 (18.5 hours)

Over recent years the council has undergone significant transformation to prepare it for the challenges ahead. Apply for this job

Crawley Borough Council

Director of Public Health

£105,622 - £118,566 per annum

Join us in making Kingston a healthier, more resilient place to live! Apply for this job

Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames Council

Medical Officer of Health

Approximately USD $140,000

Peel Region serves more than 1.5 million residents... Apply for this job

Regional Municipality of Peel