WHITEHALL

Fears as new era of metro mayors dawns

By Sam Clayden | 02 May 2017

Local government big hitters have voiced concerns about the accountability, effectiveness and nec...

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'Object to LOBO loans,' DRUK urges residents

By Dan Peters | 02 May 2017

Campaigners are hoping to double the number of objections to council accounts this year as they c...

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Separate audit is needed for housing benefit work

By Dan Peters | 22 March 2017

Section 151 officers have been reminded they will have to procure accountants to carry out their ...

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One in three upper-tier councils face 'severe financial challenges'

By Dan Peters | 14 March 2017

At least one in three of England’s 152 upper-tier councils are facing ‘severe financial challenge...

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Auditor warns of accounts challenges

By William Eichler | 09 March 2017

Local government bodies in Wales ‘face challenges’ to improve their accounts while meeting statut...

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Call for more collaboration in face of cuts

By William Eichler | 07 March 2017

Scottish local authorities have maintained or improved their performance in the face of various c...

WHITEHALL

Bristol criticised for 'collective failure of leadership'

By William Eichler | 09 February 2017

Bristol’s mayor has vowed to get the city’s finances under control after a report criticised the ...

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Reading's unbalanced budget evades s114 notice

By Dan Peters | 01 February 2017

Reading Council is unlikely to be hit by a s114 notice despite fears it could fail to keep within...

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A matter of accountability

By Steve Freer | 24 January 2017

Steve Freer and Lord Gary Porter outline the PSAA and LGA’s expectations of the national audit sc...

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Inter-authority loans put councils under pressure

By Dan Peters | 24 January 2017

A growing rate of inter-authority lending could be creating a complex web of interaction that tie...

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Head of Tourism – North Yorkshire Council

£56,443-£64,951

Our visitor economy is a priority sector for us. It adds over £4 billion of economic value a year... Apply for this job

North Yorkshire Council

Deputy Director Adult Social Care Operations

£96,625 - £114,585

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The Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead

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